Emerson CCD, Bartow County, Georgia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Emerson CCD, Georgia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Emerson CCD, Georgia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Emerson CCD, Georgia. The estimated population of Emerson CCD, Georgia is 13,843 people, with a median age of 39.

We can look at the total population in Emerson CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,843
+6.46%
+15.33%
2020
13,003
+3.88%
-
2019
12,517
+0.96%
-
2018
12,398
+3.29%
-
2017
12,003
- -

Population of Emerson CCD, Georgia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
77.8%
83.5%
-6.83%
Black/African American
7.2%
1.9%
+278.95%
Native
0%
0.5%
-100.00%
Hispanic
12.8%
10.2%
+25.49%
Asian
1%
2.8%
-64.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
0.8%
0.00%
Other
0.1%
0.3%
-66.67%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Emerson CCD, Georgia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39 -1.52% 40.1 +2.04% 38.1 -4.51%
2020 39.6 -2.94% 39.3 -0.76% 39.9 -5.23%
2019 40.8 +7.37% 39.6 +7.9% 42.1 +3.95%
2018 38 -0.26% 36.7 -0.27% 40.5 -4.03%
2017 38.1 - 36.8 - 42.2 -

The median age of Emerson CCD, Georgia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 888 +20.91% 831 -6.2% 1,084 757
10 to 19 877 -30.53% 565 +31.49% 637 761
20 to 29 820 +45.17% 609 +44.56% 1,186 899
30 to 39 785 -21.87% 764 +42.14% 612 1,110
40 to 49 862 +34.92% 815 -2.06% 1,201 797
50 to 59 919 -10.24% 1,035 +2.26% 820 1,050
60 to 69 689 +45.55% 561 +47.1% 1,057 875
70+ 412 +18.11% 571 -8.13% 484 513

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Emerson CCD, Georgia is $56,660.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Emerson CCD.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,315.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,325.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,773.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Emerson CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Emerson CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Emerson CCD, Georgia is currently $77,747.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.49% of households in Emerson CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Emerson CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.47%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.64%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.76%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.51%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.74%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.39%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.49%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Emerson CCD is $27,955.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Emerson CCD by the total population of Emerson CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Emerson CCD, Georgia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Emerson CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.80%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.78%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.63%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.68%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Emerson CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Emerson CCD over the age of 16 is 11,135.

Of those people, a total of 60.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Emerson CCD is 56.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 531 43.10% 20.10%
20 to 24 years 1,097 62.50% 14.70%
25 to 29 years 988 89.00% 8.90%
30 to 34 years 947 70.60% 18.10%
35 to 44 years 1,714 78.30% 2.80%
45 to 54 years 1,925 76.70% 3.80%
55 to 59 years 1,004 62.50% 6.40%
60 to 64 years 1,292 45.20% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 1,051 24.80% 10.00%
75 years and over 586 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Emerson CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,715 60.00% 8.60%
Black or African American 749 65.30% 1.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 98 94.90% 0.00%
Asian 108 75.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 28 46.40% 0.00%
Other 218 68.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 219 55.70% 13.90%
Hispanic or Latino 1,259 69.90% 4.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,958 59.10% 8.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Emerson CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Emerson CCD is 6,255, with median earnings of $37,049.00.

Women in Emerson CCD, Georgia earning approximately 64.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,255 $37,049.00
Male 3,696 $42,701.00
Female 2,559 $27,684.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 662 $66,750.00
Business and Financial 252 $68,224.00
Computer and Mathematical 86 $108,864.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $86,384.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $0.00
Community and Social Service 40 $24,048.00
Legal 65 $39,375.00
Educational and Library 352 $24,635.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 99 $44,792.00
Healthcare Practitioners 406 $51,111.00
Healthcare Support 96 $27,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $60,606.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 433 $17,879.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 263 $22,208.00
Personal Care and Service 113 $18,150.00
Sales 731 $26,669.00
Office and Administrative Support 584 $35,786.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 737 $35,337.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 311 $50,208.00
Production 455 $45,514.00
Transportation and Material Moving 173 $22,096.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 589 $75,905.00 73 $40,969.00
Business and Financial 137 $68,273.00 115 $64,779.00
Computer and Mathematical 86 $108,864.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $86,384.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $0.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00 24 $0.00
Legal 35 $0.00 30 $0.00
Educational and Library 84 $52,794.00 268 $23,214.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 30 $24,205.00 69 $67,994.00
Healthcare Practitioners 72 $50,972.00 334 $53,500.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 96 $27,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 37 $0.00 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 229 $20,335.00 204 $16,136.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 156 $26,250.00 107 $19,010.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 113 $18,150.00
Sales 431 $30,917.00 300 $15,600.00
Office and Administrative Support 143 $35,057.00 441 $37,019.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 733 $35,417.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 311 $50,208.00 0 $0.00
Production 307 $46,482.00 148 $43,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 69 $35,673.00 104 $21,176.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,899 households in Emerson CCD, with an average household size of 2.82 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,562 families in Emerson CCD with an average family size of 3.33 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,703 295 564 1,337
Average Household Size 3.27 3.6 4.14 1.2
Total Families 2,703 295 564 0
Average Household Size 3.21 3.31 3.93 0

Poverty

Of the 3,562 families in Emerson CCD, 14.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Emerson CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,202 housing units in Emerson CCD, Georgia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,899 94.18%
Vacant 303 5.82%

24.14% of the total 5,202 housing units in Emerson CCD are rental units. This is approximately 1,256 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,516 are occupied by the owner - or 67.59% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Emerson CCD is $964.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Emerson CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    127
  • Less than $500
    59
  • $500 to $999
    687
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    437
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    66
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    7
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Emerson CCD is $163,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Emerson CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    575
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    661
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    385
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    451
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    621
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    504
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    274
  • $1,000,000 or more
    45

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Emerson CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Emerson CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    50
  • 1940 to 1949
    72
  • 1950 to 1959
    152
  • 1960 to 1969
    552
  • 1970 to 1979
    703
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,367
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,116
  • 2000 to 2009
    836
  • 2010 to 2013
    319
  • 2014 or later
    35

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Emerson CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    165
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,508
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,718
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,508

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Emerson CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Emerson CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

29.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Emerson CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    130
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    251
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    480
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,059
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    906
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    350
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    659
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    133
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    428
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    454
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    572
  • 90 or more minutes
    123

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Emerson CCD, Georgia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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