Gracewood CCD, Richmond County, Georgia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Gracewood 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 Gracewood CCD, Georgia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Gracewood CCD, Georgia. The estimated population of Gracewood CCD, Georgia is 39,313 people, with a median age of 35.2.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
39,313
+4.54%
+4.46%
2020
37,604
-5.01% -
2019
39,589
+5.79%
-
2018
37,424
-0.56% -
2017
37,636
- -

Population of Gracewood 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
13.8%
16.1%
-14.29%
Black/African American
73.6%
73.4%
+0.27%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
-50.00%
Hispanic
5.6%
5.3%
+5.66%
Asian
1.3%
1.5%
-13.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.8%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.1%
2.5%
+64.00%
Other
1.5%
0.1%
+1,400.00%

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 Gracewood 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 35.2 -3.83% 33.7 -6.13% 36.8 -2.9%
2020 36.6 +1.1% 35.9 +0.84% 37.9 +3.55%
2019 36.2 -2.16% 35.6 -3.52% 36.6 -1.61%
2018 37 +0.82% 36.9 +5.43% 37.2 -1.06%
2017 36.7 - 35 - 37.6 -

The median age of Gracewood 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 2,507 -6.82% 2,069 -5.06% 2,289 1,955
10 to 19 2,965 +2.78% 2,459 +31.58% 3,016 3,252
20 to 29 2,352 +22.27% 3,319 -11.22% 2,897 2,924
30 to 39 2,234 +18.47% 2,799 +7.17% 2,659 2,966
40 to 49 2,303 -16.98% 2,419 +18.7% 1,930 2,892
50 to 59 2,490 -14.04% 3,456 -26.24% 2,131 2,617
60 to 69 1,808 +29.81% 2,257 +11.74% 2,406 2,522
70+ 1,082 +21.28% 1,117 +37.57% 1,310 1,547

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Gracewood CCD, Georgia is $55,627.00.

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 Gracewood CCD.

  • Under 25
    $27,466.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,792.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,313.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,489.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Gracewood 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 Gracewood CCD, Georgia is currently $70,249.00.

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.

4.23% of households in Gracewood 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 Gracewood CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.60%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.58%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.64%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.86%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.24%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.84%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.23%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Gracewood CCD is $26,226.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Gracewood 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 Gracewood 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
    9.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.07%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.06%

Employment

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

The total population of Gracewood CCD over the age of 16 is 31,324.

Of those people, a total of 63.70% 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 Gracewood CCD is 57.50%.

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 2,523 52.10% 19.00%
20 to 24 years 2,848 74.80% 17.90%
25 to 29 years 2,973 87.70% 12.50%
30 to 34 years 3,235 74.70% 3.10%
35 to 44 years 5,014 85.00% 6.50%
45 to 54 years 4,808 72.90% 5.00%
55 to 59 years 2,138 68.10% 0.50%
60 to 64 years 2,843 50.10% 7.10%
65 to 74 years 3,614 21.60% 1.70%
75 years and over 1,328 5.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Gracewood 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 5,071 53.40% 4.40%
Black or African American 23,508 67.00% 9.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 65 56.90% 0.00%
Asian 496 35.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,001 58.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,183 60.30% 7.80%
Hispanic or Latino 1,496 71.30% 2.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,512 48.60% 5.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Gracewood 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 Gracewood CCD is 18,025, with median earnings of $29,557.00.

Women in Gracewood CCD, Georgia earning approximately 84.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 18,025 $29,557.00
Male 7,873 $32,643.00
Female 10,152 $27,454.00

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 1,175 $55,846.00
Business and Financial 532 $38,864.00
Computer and Mathematical 760 $58,246.00
Architecture and Engineering 296 $91,916.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $0.00
Community and Social Service 552 $37,593.00
Legal 32 $0.00
Educational and Library 799 $35,114.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 146 $28,229.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,085 $65,964.00
Healthcare Support 953 $24,833.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 447 $28,863.00
Law Enforcement 447 $41,712.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,332 $9,922.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 782 $14,550.00
Personal Care and Service 392 $18,913.00
Sales 2,044 $11,974.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,944 $31,376.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 532 $16,711.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 573 $36,683.00
Production 1,346 $48,060.00
Transportation and Material Moving 793 $31,187.00

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 370 $79,732.00 805 $38,352.00
Business and Financial 193 $54,915.00 339 $33,277.00
Computer and Mathematical 326 $54,637.00 434 $58,377.00
Architecture and Engineering 208 $182,065.00 88 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 45 $0.00
Community and Social Service 123 $53,388.00 429 $36,302.00
Legal 0 $0.00 32 $0.00
Educational and Library 141 $45,027.00 658 $35,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00 123 $27,630.00
Healthcare Practitioners 249 $128,563.00 836 $63,676.00
Healthcare Support 229 $23,934.00 724 $25,129.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 75 $37,708.00 372 $28,850.00
Law Enforcement 311 $40,977.00 136 $45,433.00
Food Preparation and Serving 887 $9,705.00 445 $10,848.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 595 $8,897.00 187 $19,125.00
Personal Care and Service 161 $18,492.00 231 $32,641.00
Sales 322 $26,563.00 1,722 $11,519.00
Office and Administrative Support 403 $34,161.00 1,541 $30,695.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 516 $15,658.00 16 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 496 $32,385.00 77 $37,260.00
Production 885 $49,875.00 461 $41,544.00
Transportation and Material Moving 599 $40,938.00 194 $19,300.00

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 13,218 households in Gracewood CCD, with an average household size of 2.93 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 8,727 families in Gracewood CCD with an average family size of 3.66 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 4,854 726 3,147 4,491
Average Household Size 3.48 4.91 4.09 1.19
Total Families 4,854 726 3,147 0
Average Household Size 3.43 4.64 3.8 0

Poverty

Of the 8,727 families in Gracewood CCD, 9.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Gracewood 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 14,849 housing units in Gracewood CCD, Georgia.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,218 89.02%
Vacant 1,631 10.98%

31.66% of the total 14,849 housing units in Gracewood CCD are rental units. This is approximately 4,701 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,365 are occupied by the owner - or 56.33% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Gracewood CCD is $1,042.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Gracewood 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
    152
  • Less than $500
    260
  • $500 to $999
    1,868
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,144
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    397
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    32
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Gracewood CCD is $121,300.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    485
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,602
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,055
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,718
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,123
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    192
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    64
  • $1,000,000 or more
    126

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    157
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    90
  • 1960 to 1969
    554
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,417
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,892
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,700
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,738
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,236
  • 2014 or later
    65

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 Gracewood CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    389
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,680
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,806
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,343

Commuting to Work

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

23.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Gracewood 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
    237
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,166
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,638
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,528
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,748
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,045
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,417
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    383
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    273
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    965
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    170
  • 90 or more minutes
    232

Summary

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

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