Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Detailed report on the large city located in Georgia (GA).

Athens-Clarke County, GA is classified as a balance by the U.S. Census Bureau The average number of disabilities per resident is lower than most other cities in this state. The majority of disabilities in Athens-Clarke County fall under the categories of employment (24%), physical (22%), and go-outside-home (20%).

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Dialysis Centers Per Capita

The number of dialysis centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Athens-Clarke County
0.30 per 10,000 residents (1 per 33,422 residents)
Georgia
0.29 per 10,000 residents (1 per 34,253 residents)
United States
0.17 per 10,000 residents (1 per 58,229 residents)

Doctors Per Capita

The number of doctors that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more physicians exist for the same number of people.

Athens-Clarke County
58.54 per 10,000 residents (1 per 171 residents)
Georgia
32.12 per 10,000 residents (1 per 311 residents)
United States
31.49 per 10,000 residents (1 per 318 residents)

Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Per Capita

The number of rehab centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Athens-Clarke County
0.40 per 10,000 residents (1 per 25,067 residents)
Georgia
0.20 per 10,000 residents (1 per 50,848 residents)
United States
0.40 per 10,000 residents (1 per 24,896 residents)

Home Care Agencies Per Capita

The number of home care agencies that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more agencies exist for the same number of people.

Athens-Clarke County
0.20 per 10,000 residents (1 per 50,133 residents)
Georgia
0.12 per 10,000 residents (1 per 83,535 residents)
United States
0.31 per 10,000 residents (1 per 32,020 residents)

Pharmacies & Medical Suppliers Per Capita

The number of pharmacies and medical suppliers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more suppliers exist for the same number of people.

Athens-Clarke County
4.29 per 10,000 residents (1 per 2,332 residents)
Georgia
3.56 per 10,000 residents (1 per 2,807 residents)
United States
3.21 per 10,000 residents (1 per 3,120 residents)

Hospitals Per Capita

The number of hospitals that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Athens-Clarke County
0.20 per 10,000 residents (1 per 50,133 residents)
Georgia
0.16 per 10,000 residents (1 per 63,957 residents)
United States
0.15 per 10,000 residents (1 per 65,024 residents)

Nursing Homes Per Capita

The number of nursing homes that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Athens-Clarke County
0.40 per 10,000 residents (1 per 25,067 residents)
Georgia
0.44 per 10,000 residents (1 per 22,615 residents)
United States
0.56 per 10,000 residents (1 per 17,773 residents)

Disabilities Per Capita

The number of disabilities that exist, on average, per resident. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Athens-Clarke County
0.26 per resident (1 per 3.77 residents)
Georgia
0.32 per resident (1 per 3.10 residents)
United States
0.32 per resident (1 per 3.16 residents)

Disabilities

A breakdown of specific types of disabilities. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Sensory
2,570 (9.7%)
Physical
5,827 (21.9%)
Mental
4,579 (17.2%)
Self-care
1,836 (6.9%)
Go-outside-home
5,400 (20.3%)
Employment
6,351 (23.9%)

People

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In 2000, Athens-Clarke County had a total population of 100,266 which was largely located in urban areas. The city's population consisted of 17,806 children, which is a below average level when compared to its population, and 8,059 seniors, which is a below average level when compared to its population. The number of married adults is noticeably lower than most other cities.

Racially, Athens-Clarke County is comprised mostly of individuals who classified themselves as white and african-american. Overall, the city has an average amount of racial diversity with most of the population comprising of a few races.

An average portion of the city's population (57%) were born in this state. The number of foreign born individuals (people born in another county whos' parents were not citizens) that reside in this city is less than most other cities in Georgia (8% vs 7% average).

Total Population

The total number of residents regardless of age.

Athens-Clarke County
100,266
Georgia
8,186,453
United States
281,421,906

Males

The total number of male residents regardless of age.

Athens-Clarke County
48,961 (48.8%)
Georgia
4,027,113 (49.2%)
United States
138,053,563 (49.1%)

Females

The total number of female residents regardless of age.

Athens-Clarke County
51,305 (51.2%)
Georgia
4,159,340 (50.8%)
United States
143,368,343 (50.9%)

Median Age

The age that 50% of the population is over and 50% of the population is under.

Athens-Clarke County
25.3
Georgia
33.4
United States
35.3

Children

The total number of residents that are under the age of 18.

Athens-Clarke County
17,806 (17.8%)
Georgia
2,169,234 (26.5%)
United States
72,293,812 (25.7%)

Adults

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 18 and under the age of 65.

Athens-Clarke County
74,401 (74.2%)
Georgia
5,231,944 (63.9%)
United States
174,136,341 (61.9%)

Seniors

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 65.

Athens-Clarke County
8,059 (8.0%)
Georgia
785,275 (9.6%)
United States
34,991,753 (12.4%)

Married

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now married. Percentage refers to total population.

Athens-Clarke County
33,648 (33.6%)
Georgia
3,584,362 (43.8%)
United States
125,000,493 (44.4%)

Divorced

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now divorced. Percentage refers to total population.

Athens-Clarke County
6,514 (6.5%)
Georgia
656,777 (8.0%)
United States
21,560,308 (7.7%)

White (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as white.

Athens-Clarke County
64,878 (64.7%)
Georgia
5,327,281 (65.1%)
United States
211,460,626 (75.1%)

African-American (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as african-american.

Athens-Clarke County
27,442 (27.4%)
Georgia
2,349,542 (28.7%)
United States
34,658,190 (12.3%)

Asian (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as asian.

Athens-Clarke County
3,158 (3.1%)
Georgia
173,170 (2.1%)
United States
10,242,998 (3.6%)

American Indian & Alaskan (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as american indian or alaskan.

Athens-Clarke County
210 (0.2%)
Georgia
21,737 (0.3%)
United States
2,475,956 (0.9%)

Pacific Islander (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as pacific islander.

Athens-Clarke County
45 (0.0%)
Georgia
4,246 (0.1%)
United States
398,835 (0.1%)

Mixed (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as being two or more races.

Athens-Clarke County
1,418 (1.4%)
Georgia
114,188 (1.4%)
United States
6,826,228 (2.4%)

Other (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as none of the above race categories.

Athens-Clarke County
3,115 (3.1%)
Georgia
196,289 (2.4%)
United States
15,359,073 (5.5%)

Hispanic (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as hispanic. NOTE: This race is included in the races above. Totals including this metric will be more than 100% of the population.

Athens-Clarke County
6,402 (6.4%)
Georgia
435,227 (5.3%)
United States
35,305,818 (12.5%)

Born in Georgia

The total number of residents that were born in the same state that they current reside in.

Athens-Clarke County
57,398 (57.2%)
Georgia
4,735,652 (57.8%)
United States
168,729,388 (60.0%)

Foreign Born

The total number of residents that were born in foreign countries that were not a child of a citizen.

Athens-Clarke County
8,473 (8.5%)
Georgia
577,273 (7.1%)
United States
31,107,889 (11.1%)

Families

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Athens-Clarke County has 19,333 families with an average of 2.95 members per family which is close to the state average. The majority of families are comprised of a married couple (66%) and children over the age of eighteen (55%).

Total Families

The total number of families.

Athens-Clarke County
19,333
Georgia
2,111,647
United States
71,787,347

Average Family Size

The average number of members in each family.

Athens-Clarke County
2.95
Georgia
3.14
United States
3.14

Married Couple Families

The total number of families thats parents were a married couple.

Athens-Clarke County
12,678 (65.6%)
Georgia
1,548,800 (73.3%)
United States
54,493,232 (75.9%)

Single Mom Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single mom.

Athens-Clarke County
5,225 (27.0%)
Georgia
435,410 (20.6%)
United States
12,900,103 (18.0%)

Single Dad Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single dad.

Athens-Clarke County
1,430 (7.4%)
Georgia
127,437 (6.0%)
United States
4,394,012 (6.1%)

Families with Children Under 6

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six.

Athens-Clarke County
2,526 (13.1%)
Georgia
253,739 (12.0%)
United States
8,020,067 (11.2%)

Families with Children Under 6 and 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six and also age six to seventeen.

Athens-Clarke County
1,517 (7.8%)
Georgia
202,660 (9.6%)
United States
6,875,512 (9.6%)

Families with Children 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are age six to seventeen.

Athens-Clarke County
4,713 (24.4%)
Georgia
594,903 (28.2%)
United States
19,692,789 (27.4%)

Families with Children 18 and Over

The total number of families that have one or more children which are over the age of eighteen.

Athens-Clarke County
10,577 (54.7%)
Georgia
1,060,345 (50.2%)
United States
37,198,979 (51.8%)

Wealth and Education

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In 1999, the median family income in Athens-Clarke County was $41,407 which is below typical levels. The number of middle class families (making $25,000 to $99,999 per year) is on par with other cities in Georgia. The amount of women with college degrees in this city is well above state levels. The number of well paid women city wide is much lower than average. The total number of men with college degrees in this city is well above state levels. The amount of well paid men is well below average.

In Poverty

The total number of residents, regardless of age, that are living below the poverty level. Percentage refers to total population.

Athens-Clarke County
26,260 (26.2%)
Georgia
1,033,793 (12.6%)
United States
33,899,812 (12.0%)

Middle Class Families

The total number of families that have an income of $25,000 to $99,000. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Athens-Clarke County
11,160 (57.7%)
Georgia
1,343,940 (63.6%)
United States
46,200,964 (64.4%)

Well Paid Women

The total number female residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Athens-Clarke County
1,345 (4.3%)
Georgia
187,687 (8.9%)
United States
6,560,078 (9.3%)

Well Paid Men

The total number male residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Athens-Clarke County
3,987 (12.1%)
Georgia
558,432 (23.6%)
United States
19,503,805 (24.3%)

Median Family Income

The median income of all members of a family. Family members do not have to be living in the same household to be counted. 50% of families will have a higher income and 50% of families will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Athens-Clarke County
$41,407
Georgia
$49,280
United States
$50,046

Median Household Income

The median income of all members of a household. Household members do not have to be family to be counted. 50% of households will have a higher income and 50% of households will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Athens-Clarke County
$28,118
Georgia
$42,433
United States
$41,994

Women with College Degrees

The total number female residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Athens-Clarke County
10,951 (41.5%)
Georgia
775,988 (28.7%)
United States
28,192,307 (29.6%)

Men with College Degrees

The total number male residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Athens-Clarke County
11,402 (46.2%)
Georgia
753,930 (30.4%)
United States
27,783,131 (31.9%)

Employment

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There are 48,557 actively employed workers in this city. The industries who employ the most female workers in Athens-Clarke County are: education and health, retail trade, and accommodation and food services. For men, the top industries for employment are: education and health, manufacturing, and accommodation and food services.

Male Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries men work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
390 (1.6%)
Construction
1,984 (8.0%)
Manufacturing
3,467 (14.0%)
Wholesale trade
756 (3.1%)
Retail trade
2,876 (11.6%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
869 (3.5%)
Information
736 (3.0%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
937 (3.8%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
2,103 (8.5%)
Education, health, and social services
5,819 (23.5%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
2,999 (12.1%)
Other services
853 (3.4%)
Public administration
978 (3.9%)

Female Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries women work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
122 (0.5%)
Construction
124 (0.5%)
Manufacturing
2,269 (9.5%)
Wholesale trade
475 (2.0%)
Retail trade
3,196 (13.4%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
257 (1.1%)
Information
675 (2.8%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
877 (3.7%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
1,748 (7.3%)
Education, health, and social services
9,117 (38.3%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
3,069 (12.9%)
Other services
1,054 (4.4%)
Public administration
807 (3.4%)

Commuting and Sprawl

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The average worker in Athens-Clarke County spends about 19.9 minutes each way to get to work, which is much less than other workers in the state. Most employed depart from their residences between 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM to get to work. Typically, workers use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to and from their jobs.

Average Travel Time to Work

The average commute time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Athens-Clarke County
19.9 minutes
Georgia
29.0 minutes
United States
26.9 minutes

Car, Truck, or Van to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to work.

Athens-Clarke County
35,738 (76.7%)
Georgia
2,968,910 (79.7%)
United States
97,102,050 (78.2%)

Motorcycle to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a motorcycle as a means to get to work.

Athens-Clarke County
53 (0.1%)
Georgia
3,055 (0.1%)
United States
142,424 (0.1%)

Carpool to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a carpool as a means to get to work.

Athens-Clarke County
6,871 (14.8%)
Georgia
557,062 (15.0%)
United States
15,634,051 (12.6%)

Public Transportation to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use public transportation as a means to get to work.

Athens-Clarke County
1,144 (2.5%)
Georgia
90,030 (2.4%)
United States
6,067,703 (4.9%)

Bicycle to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a bicycle as a means to get to work.

Athens-Clarke County
444 (1.0%)
Georgia
5,588 (0.2%)
United States
488,497 (0.4%)

Walk to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that walk as a means to get to work.

Athens-Clarke County
2,069 (4.4%)
Georgia
65,776 (1.8%)
United States
3,758,982 (3.0%)

Travel Time to Work

A breakdown of travel time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Less than 5 minutes
1,953 (4.2%)
5 to 9 minutes
7,314 (15.7%)
10 to 14 minutes
12,153 (26.1%)
15 to 19 minutes
11,513 (24.7%)
20 to 24 minutes
5,226 (11.2%)
25 to 29 minutes
1,213 (2.6%)
30 to 24 minutes
2,380 (5.1%)
35 to 39 minutes
395 (0.8%)
40 to 44 minutes
556 (1.2%)
45 to 59 minutes
1,541 (3.3%)
60 to 89 minutes
1,371 (2.9%)
90 or more minutes
956 (2.1%)

Time Leaving for Work

A breakdown of departure time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

12:00 AM to 4:59 AM
861 (1.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM
774 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM
696 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM
2,202 (4.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM
3,295 (7.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM
5,759 (12.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM
8,421 (18.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM
5,179 (11.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM
2,982 (6.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM
3,307 (7.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM
1,655 (7.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM
1,006 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM
4,594 (9.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM
5,840 (12.5%)

Housing

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As of March 2000, Athens-Clarke County had 41,633 total households which, on average, contained 2.4 bedrooms each. The typical number of members per household was 2.35. Households in this city have a value that is about average when compared to other cities. Real estate taxes here are on par with the state level ($927). Median rent as a percentage of household income is well above average which could indicate that the cost of living is also above average.

Total Households

The total number of households.

Athens-Clarke County
41,633
Georgia
3,281,737
United States
115,904,641

Household Size

A breakdown of household sizes.

1 person households
11,715 (28.1%)
2 person households
13,865 (33.3%)
3 person households
6,451 (15.5%)
4 person households
4,544 (10.9%)
5 person households
1,679 (4.0%)
6 person households
592 (1.4%)
7 or more person households
393 (0.9%)

Average Household Bedrooms

The average number of bedrooms per household.

Athens-Clarke County
2.4
Georgia
2.7
United States
2.6

Household Bedrooms

A breakdown of household bedroom capacities.

0 bedroom households (studios)
1,058 (2.5%)
1 bedroom households
6,859 (16.5%)
2 bedroom households
14,166 (34.0%)
3 bedroom households
12,970 (31.2%)
4 bedroom households
5,322 (12.8%)
5 bedroom or more households
1,269 (3.0%)

Median Household Value

The household value at which 50% of households had a higher value and 50% of households had a lower value.

Athens-Clarke County
$112,000
Georgia
$111,200
United States
$119,600

Median Real Estate Taxes

The median amount real estate taxes charged per year per household. 50% of households had a to pay a higher amount and 50% of households had to pay a lower amount.

Athens-Clarke County
$927
Georgia
$919
United States
$1,334

Median Rent as % of Household Income

The median rent as a percentage of the household income. A higher value indicates that is it more expensive to rent.

Athens-Clarke County
32.4%
Georgia
24.9%
United States
25.5%

Average Household Size

The average number of household members per household.

Athens-Clarke County
2.35
Georgia
2.65
United States
2.59

Median Year Households were Built

The year in which 50% of the households built before and 50% of the households built after.

Athens-Clarke County
1976
Georgia
1980
United States
1971

Year Households were Built

A breakdown of household build dates.

Households built from 1999 to March of 2000
1,220 (2.9%)
Households built from 1995 to 1998
4,233 (10.2%)
Households built from 1990 to 1994
4,168 (10.0%)
Households built from 1980 to 1989
7,475 (18.0%)
Households built from 1970 to 1979
9,594 (23.0%)
Households built from 1960 to 1969
6,600 (15.9%)
Households built from 1950 to 1959
3,704 (8.9%)
Households built from 1940 to 1949
1,737 (4.2%)
Households built in 1939 or earlier
2,913 (7.0%)

Vacant Households

The total number households which were vacant.

Athens-Clarke County
2,394 (5.8%)
Georgia
275,368 (8.4%)
United States
10,424,540 (9.0%)

Family Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by families.

Athens-Clarke County
19,333 (46.4%)
Georgia
2,111,647 (64.3%)
United States
71,787,347 (61.9%)

Owner Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by their owners.

Athens-Clarke County
16,294 (39.1%)
Georgia
2,029,154 (61.8%)
United States
69,815,753 (60.2%)

Seasonal Households

The total number households which were vacant because they were used as a seasonal residence.

Athens-Clarke County
152 (0.4%)
Georgia
50,064 (1.5%)
United States
3,578,718 (3.1%)

Renewable Energy Heated Households

The total number households which were heated by renewable energy sources (i.e. wood, solar, wind, etc).

Athens-Clarke County
229 (0.2%)
Georgia
32,210 (0.4%)
United States
2,229,403 (0.8%)

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Quick Facts

Area Codes:
706
Latitude:
33.955464
Longitude:
-83.383245
Time Zone:
Eastern (-5 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings:
This city observes Daylight Savings Time.
Land Area:
117.75 Square Miles
Water Area:
0.48 Square Miles
Zip Codes:
30285, 30601, 30602, 30603, 30604, 30605, 30606, 30607, 30608, 30609, 30612
 
 

Ancestry

Data is based upon nationality, not ethnicity.

Other (Frequently hispanic and african-american)
35.75%
English
11.36%
German
10.20%
Irish
9.66%
United States or American
6.94%
Scotch-Irish
3.02%
Scottish
2.92%
Italian
2.63%
French (except Basque)
2.46%
European
1.78%
Polish
1.73%
African
0.93%
Dutch
0.92%
British
0.91%
Norwegian
0.81%
Swedish
0.75%
Welsh
0.75%
Russian
0.64%
French Canadian
0.45%
Austrian
0.34%
Greek
0.32%
Hungarian
0.28%
Lebanese
0.23%
Jamaican
0.23%
Danish
0.22%
Czech
0.21%
Swiss
0.20%
Canadian
0.20%
Lithuanian
0.18%
Portuguese
0.17%
Czechoslovakian
0.16%
Ukrainian
0.16%
Nigerian
0.16%
Croatian
0.15%
Iranian
0.13%
Brazilian
0.12%
Northern European
0.12%
Other Subsaharan African
0.11%
Australian
0.10%
 
 

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    Days Inn Athens GA External Link
    Located 0.16 miles away with 75 rooms and rates from $62 a night.
  3. Hotel
    Athens Travelodge External Link
    Located 0.20 miles away with 40 rooms and rates from $45 a night.
  4. Hotel
    Georgia Gameday Center External Link
    Located 0.26 miles away with 68 rooms and rates from $172 a night.
  5. Hotel
    Best Western Colonial Inn External Link
    Located 0.31 miles away with 70 rooms and rates from $66 a night.
Note: There are a total of 13 hotels within 10 miles of this provider.

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