Statesboro, GA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    93,440
    US Senator
    Jon Ossoff
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Raphael Warnock
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    31.4
    1.29% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    22.6%
    2.39% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $57,446
    2.27% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $207,800
    14.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    41,716
    0.98% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Statesboro, 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.

    97.8% of the residents in Statesboro, GA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Statesboro, GA are Georgia Southern University (5,356 degrees awarded in 2024) and Ogeechee Technical College (1,173 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Statesboro, GA was $207,800, and the homeownership rate was 54.5%.

    Most people in Statesboro, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Statesboro, GA was 2 cars per household.

    Statesboro, GA borders Savannah, GA.

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    Population & Diversity

    Statesboro, GA is home to a population of 93.4k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.12% of Statesboro, GA residents were born outside of the country (3.85k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.7k people) in Statesboro, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.7k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.8% of Statesboro, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Statesboro, 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 Statesboro, GA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      56.7k ± 260
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      26.2k ± 541
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      2.7k ± 584
    5.98%
    Hispanic Population
    5.59k people

    In 2024, there were 2.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.7k people) in Statesboro, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.7k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.98% of the people in Statesboro, GA are hispanic (5.59k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Georgia.
    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

    4.12%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.85k people
    4.05%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.73k people

    As of 2024, 4.12% of Statesboro, GA residents (3.85k 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 Statesboro, GA was 4.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,283 ± 339
    2. Vietnam
      1,076 ± 242
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      880 ± 310

    Statesboro, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.19 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Statesboro, GA.

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    Health

    88.6% of the population of Statesboro, GA has health coverage, with 44.4% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 9.41% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 1.68% 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, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,517 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

    Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,517 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 31% between 18 and 34 years, 32.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    11.4%
    Uninsured
    44.4%
    Employer Coverage
    18.9%
    Medicaid
    9.41%
    Medicare
    14.2%
    Non-Group
    1.68%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Statesboro, GA declined by 8.37% from 12.4% to 11.4%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Statesboro, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Statesboro, GA employs 41.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Statesboro, GA were Educational Services (6,437 people), Retail Trade (5,007 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,345 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($72,931), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,949), and Information ($50,000).

    Employment

    Occupations

    41.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,866
    0.98%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.25%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Statesboro, GA grew at a rate of 0.98%, from 41.3k employees to 41.7k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Statesboro, GA, are Management Occupations (4,393 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,154 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,876 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Statesboro, GA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    41.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,866
    0.98%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.25%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Statesboro, GA grew at a rate of 0.98%, from 41.3k employees to 41.7k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Statesboro, GA, are Educational Services (6,437 people), Retail Trade (5,007 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,345 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Statesboro, GA, though some of these residents may live in Statesboro, 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

    $45,146
    Median earning men ± $1,654
    $31,666
    Median earning women ± $1,667

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($63,525), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,269), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,722).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($72,543), Information ($46,789), and Public Administration ($45,245).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    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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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 148
      Retail Trade
    2. 115
      Construction
    3. 113
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $182k
      Manufacturing
    2. $171k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $131k
      Retail Trade

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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.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Statesboro, GA awarded 6,529 degrees. The student population of Statesboro, GA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 11,783 male students and 17,940 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Statesboro, GA are White (3,959 and 62%), Black or African American (1,622 and 25.4%), Hispanic or Latino (384 and 6.02%), and Two or More Races (248 and 3.89%).

    The largest universities in Statesboro, GA by number of degrees awarded are Georgia Southern University (5,356 and 82%) and Ogeechee Technical College (1,173 and 18%).

    The most popular majors in Statesboro, GA are Registered Nursing (393 and 6.02%), General Business Administration & Management (371 and 5.68%), and General Psychology (296 and 4.53%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $4,488 for in-state students and $16,200 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Statesboro, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 29,723 (39.6% men and 60.4% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 29,723 students enrolled in Statesboro, GA, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,256 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      363 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      266 degrees awarded
    3. General Marketing & Marketing Management
      198 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Statesboro, GA was Registered Nursing with 363 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Georgia Southern University
      5,356 degrees awarded
    2. Ogeechee Technical College
      1,173 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Georgia Southern University with 5,356 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 2,353 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Statesboro, GA, which is 0.563 times less than the 4,176 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 3,959 degrees mean that there were 2.44 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,622 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 ($4,488) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,534) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,323) 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

    The median property value in Statesboro, GA was $207,800 in 2024, which is 0.625 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $181,500 to $207,800, a 14.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Statesboro, GA is 54.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Statesboro, GA have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Statesboro, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $207,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,737
    $19,055
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,110

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Statesboro, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Statesboro, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    54.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 54.5% of the housing units in Statesboro, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Statesboro, 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.
    $57,446
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,283
    34.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,559

    In 2024, the median household income of the 34.9k households in Statesboro, GA grew to $57,446 from the previous year's value of $56,172.

    The following chart displays the households in Statesboro, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Statesboro, 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.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.1%)
    2. Carpooled (10.8%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.51%)

    In 2024, 76.1% of workers in Statesboro, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (8.51%).

    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

    25.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Statesboro, GA have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.58% of the workforce in Statesboro, 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 Statesboro, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Statesboro, GA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    22.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Statesboro, GA (19.4k out of 85.8k 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 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Statesboro, 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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