Milledgeville, GA

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    2024 Population
    16,748
    US Senator
    Jon Ossoff
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Raphael Warnock
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    28.5
    5.17% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    40.5%
    1.98% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $41,616
    4.91% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    5,625
    1.16% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Milledgeville, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.1% of the residents in Milledgeville, GA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Milledgeville, GA are Georgia College & State University (1,717 degrees awarded in 2024) and Georgia Military College (1,362 degrees).

    Most people in Milledgeville, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Milledgeville, GA was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesGeorgiaBaldwin County, GAMilledgeville, GAMiddle Georgia Regional Commission (North & Outside Bibb County) PUMA, GA

    Population & Diversity

    Milledgeville, GA is home to a population of 16.7k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.46% of Milledgeville, GA residents were born outside of the country (747 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.08k people) in Milledgeville, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.95k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 570 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.1% of Milledgeville, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Milledgeville, GA was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Milledgeville, GA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      8.08k ± 615
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      6.95k ± 568
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      570 ± 251
    4.3%
    Hispanic Population
    720 people

    In 2024, there were 1.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.08k people) in Milledgeville, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.95k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 570 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.3% of the people in Milledgeville, GA are hispanic (720 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Milledgeville, GA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      232,075 ± 11,701 people
    2. India
      112,556 ± 8,194 people
    3. Jamaica
      54,537 ± 5,719 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,075 Georgia residents, followed by India with 112,556 and Jamaica with 54,537.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.46%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    747 people
    3.9%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    658 people

    As of 2024, 4.46% of Milledgeville, GA residents (747 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Milledgeville, GA was 3.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      106 ± 88
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      74 ± 112
    3. Korea
      58 ± 53

    Milledgeville, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    N/A% of the population of Milledgeville, GA has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1,517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1856 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 525 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 42.4% between 18 and 34 years, 24.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Economy

    The economy of Milledgeville, GA employs 5.63k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Milledgeville, GA were Educational Services (1,142 people), Accommodation & Food Services (830 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (803 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($250,001), Other Services Except Public Administration ($60,893), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,150).

    Employment

    Occupations

    5.63k
    2024 Value
    ± 689
    −1.16%
    1 Year decline
    ± 17.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Milledgeville, GA declined at a rate of −1.16%, from 5.69k employees to 5.63k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milledgeville, GA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (710 people), Management Occupations (689 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (610 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milledgeville, GA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    5.63k
    2024 Value
    ± 689
    −1.16%
    1 Year decline
    ± 17.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Milledgeville, GA declined at a rate of −1.16%, from 5.69k employees to 5.63k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milledgeville, GA, are Educational Services (1,142 people), Accommodation & Food Services (830 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (803 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milledgeville, GA, though some of these residents may live in Milledgeville, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $40,766
    Median earning men ± $4,245
    $23,809
    Median earning women ± $5,574

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($250,001), Other Services Except Public Administration ($61,199), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,406).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,821), Public Administration ($37,742), and Manufacturing ($36,827).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.94%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Georgia is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.394%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Georgia

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    Jon Ossoff
    Senator from Georgia2
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.
    Raphael Warnock
    Senator from Georgia3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Milledgeville, GA awarded 3,079 degrees. The student population of Milledgeville, GA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4,933 male students and 8,739 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Milledgeville, GA are White (1,938 and 63.3%), Black or African American (678 and 22.1%), Hispanic or Latino (210 and 6.86%), and Two or More Races (69 and 2.25%).

    The largest universities in Milledgeville, GA by number of degrees awarded are Georgia College & State University (1,717 and 55.8%) and Georgia Military College (1,362 and 44.2%).

    The most popular majors in Milledgeville, GA are General Studies (297 and 9.65%), Pre-Nursing Studies (228 and 7.41%), and General Business Administration & Management (195 and 6.33%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Milledgeville, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 13,672 (36.1% men and 63.9% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 13,672 students enrolled in Milledgeville, GA, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,947 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      195 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      144 degrees awarded
    3. General Marketing & Marketing Management
      111 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Milledgeville, GA was General Business Administration & Management with 195 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Milledgeville, GA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Georgia College & State University
      1,717 degrees awarded
    2. Georgia Military College
      1,362 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Georgia College & State University with 1,717 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,034 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Milledgeville, GA, which is 0.506 times less than the 2,045 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,938 degrees mean that there were 2.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 678 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($7,651) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,490) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,360) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    People in Milledgeville, GA have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Milledgeville, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Rent vs Own

    33.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 33.1% of the housing units in Milledgeville, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 36.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Milledgeville, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $41,616
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,196
    5.47k
    Number of Households
    ± 672

    In 2024, the median household income of the 5.47k households in Milledgeville, GA grew to $41,616 from the previous year's value of $39,669.

    The following chart displays the households in Milledgeville, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Milledgeville, GA is from Georgia.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Georgia
    0.471
    2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.3%)
    2. Carpooled (8.27%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.99%)

    In 2024, 79.3% of workers in Milledgeville, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.27%) and those who worked at home (7.99%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Milledgeville, GA have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.73% of the workforce in Milledgeville, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Milledgeville, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Milledgeville, GA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    40.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milledgeville, GA (4.79k out of 11.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Milledgeville, GA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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