Gordon County Income Charts

This section shows the Gordon County Georgia economy using the most recent economic analysis from the 2022 Census Bureau. Starting with Figure 1 which shows the median earnings per worker, Gordon County depicts it has a Median earnings of $41,750 which is the third most of all other counties in the local area. The county with the highest median earnings per worker in the area is Pickens County which indicates a median earnings of $46,892 (12.3% larger). Comparing median earnings per worker to the United States average of $53,269, Gordon County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Georgia, median earnings per worker of $49,335, Gordon County is about 18.2% smaller.

In Figure 2 a more complete view of income is shown which aggregates income from all members in the household and it has a Median household income of $50,520 which is the smallest in terms of median household income of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest median household income in the area is Pickens County which shows a median income of $71,637 (41.8% larger). Comparing median household income to the United States average of $69,021, Gordon County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in contrast to the state of Georgia, median household income of $65,030, Gordon County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 5 has the Average number of hours worked in a typical work week during the year, it has a Avg Hours Worked of 40.6 which is more than all other counties in the greater Gordon County region. Dividing median annual worker earnings by the average number of hours worked in a year in Figure 6 shows that it has a Avg Hrly Earnings of $19.78 which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest average hourly earnings in the area is Pickens County which shows an average hourly earnings of $23.00 (16.3% larger). Comparing average hourly earnings to the United States average of $26.40, Gordon County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, compared with the state of Georgia, average hourly earnings of $24.08, Gordon County is about 21.8% smaller.

Figure 7 examines the number of self employed people in the Gordon County metro area based on the number of people who reported any self employment income. Gordon County depicts it has a Self Employed of 12.0% which is the second most people self employed of all the counties in the greater Gordon County region. The county with the highest percentage of people self employed in the area is Pickens County which depicts a percentage self employed of 12.2% ( only slightly larger).

Turning our attention to Figure 8, the median household income by age group, has the percentage of median income-under 25 years less than most other counties in the metropolitan area at $56,123 of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of median income-25 to 44 years at $57,631 of the total. Third, it has less than most other counties in the local area as measured by median income-45 to 64 years at $34,890 of the total.

The next chart (Figure 11) shows the percentage of households that had retirement income over the last 12 months and it has a With Retirement Income of 15.9% which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest households with retirement income in the area is Pickens County which depicts a households with retirement income of 30.0% (about twice as large).

In the next chart, Figure 12, the median family income is shown for families broken down by racial group and has the smallest proportion of overall family income at $60,740 of the total. Second, it has less than most other counties in the greater region in terms of white family income at $27,123 of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of black family income at $47,895 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Floyd County with $107,963. Also, it has the second smallest in terms of overall family income of all the other counties in the surrounding region as measured by hawaiian family income at $46,719 of the total.

Figure 13 shows the cost of living and other consumer spending categories for a variety of cost components from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gordon County indicates it has the hightest cost of 107.9 for the cost of healthcare category.

Gordon County Labor Force Charts

The next two charts look at very recent, monthly trended employment related performance using data estimated by economists at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS tracks unemployment statistics for a large number of areas throughout the country on a month to month basis. However, not every location in the U.S. is tracked by the BLS so the chart will only show the closest location available (which may be the same location.) Figure 14 shows the monthly unemployment rate for the area as well as a comparison to the overall national economy measure for the United States. Note that in March to April 2020, the Covid 19 recession or great recession occurred and affects this metric. . It depicts that from February 2010 to before the Coronavirus Pandemic the monthly unemployment rate went from 13.3% to 3.5% in February 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly unemployment rate of 73.7%. Since that time, the monthly unemployment rate has gone to 2.7% This represents a decrease in the monthly unemployment rate of 22.9%. In Figure 15 the monthly labor force participation which are people actively looking for work are also defined as unemployed but do not include people who have given up looking for work. . It depicts that from February 2010 to before the disasterous Coronavirus Pandemic the monthly labor force participation went from 26,049 to 28,827 in March 2020. This represents an increase in the monthly labor force participation of 10.7%. Since that time, the monthly labor force participation has gone to 29,142 This represents an increase in the monthly labor force participation of very little.

The next two charts look at the annual unemployment rate/eligible for unemployment benefits and is based on the American Community survey. Figure 16 shows Gordon County shows it has a Unemployment Rate of 1.8% which is the second smallest in order of unemployment rate of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest unemployment rate in the area is Whitfield County which depicts a rate of 4.1% (approximately 2.3 times bigger). Figure 17 shows the labor force participation using the estimated percentage of people either working or actively looking for work. Gordon County shows it has a Labor Force Participation of 59.4% which is in the center range of other counties in the metro area.

The percentage of full-time workers are compared to the number of part-time workers in Figure 19. Gordon County shows full time employees approximately 4.9 times bigger as the part time employees.

The next employment related data item is shown in Figure 21 which is the percentage of families with only a single earner in the greater Gordon County area. Gordon County depicts it has a Single Earner Families of 32.3% which is the second most of all the counties in the local area. The county with the highest families with a single earner in the area is Gilmer County which depicts a single earners rate of 32.6% ( only slightly larger). The percentage of families with no one working is depicted in Figure 22. Gordon County shows it has a Families with No One Working of 15.4% which is the smallest in terms of families with no one working of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest families with no one working in the area is Gilmer County which depicts a families with no worker of 31.9% (about twice as large).

Gordon County Poverty Charts

The next section details economy analysis about poverty for residents of the Gordon County community. This performance can be enhanced by government programs such as economic opportunity zone to influence manufacturing, job growth, economic opportunity an hopefully lead to economic recovery after the recent Covid 19 recession. In Figure 23 the total number of people earning less than the poverty level are shown. Gordon County indicates it has a Total In Poverty of 9,093 which is in the middle range of other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest total people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Floyd County which depicts a total people earning less than the poverty level of 17,538 (about twice as large).

In Figure 24 the percentage of people earning less than the poverty level is shown and compared across the group of places. Gordon County depicts it has a Percent of Population In Poverty of 16.1% which is the second most of all the counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest percent of people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Floyd County which depicts a percent of people in poverty of 18.7% (16.3% larger).

The next chart, Figure 26, shows the percentage of people in poverty by racial group. Gordon County has the largest proportion of american indian poverty rate at 36% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of asian poverty rate at 50% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Gilmer County (100%), and #1 Floyd County (100%) are larger.

Figure 27 shows key poverty statistics for groups based on marriage status. Gordon County has the percentage of married with children and in poverty the second smallest in terms of married with children and in poverty of all the other counties in the local area at 35% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of unmarried with children and in poverty at 39% of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of unmarried female with children and in poverty at 22% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Floyd County with 33%. Additionally, Figure 30 looks at the percentage of people who receive some form of public assistance including general assistance, temporary assistance or food stamps (i.e. SNAP.) Gordon County shows it has a Public Assistance Percent of 11.2% which is the third most households with public assistance of all other counties in the greater Gordon County region. The county with the highest households with public assistance in the area is Floyd County which depicts a households with public assistance of 14.4% (28.0% larger).

Figure 31 shows the "Gini Index of Income Inequality" with a range from zero (perfect equality) to one (perfect inequality). Gordon County shows it has a Gini Index of 46.4% which is the second most the gini index of all the counties in the greater Gordon County region.

Gordon County Work Commute Charts

Figure 33 shows a more detailed view of how the population commutes to work for (for example to downtown Gordon County or elsewhere.) Gordon County has the largest proportion of people who bike at 0% of the total and is ranked #1.

In Figure 35 is shown a frequency distribution of the time that people leave for work. Gordon County has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 12am to 5am at 5% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 6am to 630am at 12% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 730 am to 8am at 11% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next graph in Figure 36 shows the average number of minutes that it takes for people to commute to work. Gordon County has one of the largest proportions of people with commute time between 5 to 9 minutes at 18% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Floyd County with 18%. Second, it has the smallest proportion of people with commute time between 25 to 29 minutes at 10% of the total.

The average commute time is shown in Figure 37. Gordon County depicts it has a Avg Commute Time of 24 which is less than most other counties in the local area. Figure 38 shows the difference between male versus female commuting time. Gordon County indicates average commute time in minutes for men 31.2% larger as the average commute time in minutes for women. Figure 40 shows the total number of vehicles available for transportation and Gordon County has one of the largest proportions of no vehicle available at 18% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Whitfield County (18%), and #1 Floyd County (19%) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of 1 vehicle available at 40% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Bartow County with 41%. Third, it has the smallest proportion of 2 vehicles available at 20% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of 4 vehicles available at 5% of the total. Figure 41 shows the percentage of people who both work and live in the same city (town or place.) Gordon County depicts it has a Work in city or place where live of 51% which is the third most of all other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest people who both work and live in the same city in the area is Floyd County which depicts a people who both work and live in the same city of 54% (only about 5.1% larger). Comparing people who both work and live in the same city to the United States average of 44%, Gordon County is 16.6% larger. Also, versus the state of Georgia, people who both work and live in the same city of 42%, Gordon County is 21.4% larger.

Gordon County Jobs Charts

The next to charts break out the median earnings for major job categories for men and women. Figure 46 shows the median earnings of men for the job categories. Gordon County shows it has the hightest median earnings of $71,968 for the management, business, and financial occupations category. Similarly, Figure 47 shows the median earnings of women for the job categories and Gordon County indicates it has the hightest median earnings of $105,571 for the earnings-computer, engineering, and science occupations classification. The table in Figure 48, shows Gordon County employment data in terms of job categories and salary data.

Gordon County Self Employment Charts

Figure 49 shows economic activity in terms of the number of people who are self employed in incorporated local business by industry. Gordon County shows it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 34% for the self employed management, business, science, and arts businesses aggregate.

Similar to the last chart is Figure 50 which shows the number of people who are self employed but in more detailed industry categories such as manufacturing, retail sales, residential real estate, commercial real estate, health care, exports/imports, and advanced industries, etc. Gordon County indicates it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 23% for the self employed in professional, scientific, management, administrative services category.

In Figure 51 the average annual self employment/entrepreneur income is shown. Gordon County depicts it has a Self Employment Income of $27,056 which is the second smallest in terms of average annual self employment income of all the other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest average annual self employment income in the area is Murray County which depicts an average annual self employment income of $54,466 (about twice as large). Comparing average annual self employment income to the United States average of $42,141, Gordon County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Georgia, average annual self employment income of $40,467, Gordon County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 52 shows the difference between the number of self employed men and self employed women (i.e. entrepreneurs.) Gordon County depicts total number of self-employed men approximately 3.7 times bigger as the total number of self-employed women.