Whitfield County Income Charts

This section shows the Whitfield County Georgia economy using the most recent economic analysis from the 2021 Census Bureau. Starting with Figure 1 which shows the median earnings per worker, Whitfield County depicts it has a Median earnings of $35,868 which is the smallest in terms of median earnings per worker of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest median earnings per worker in the area is Hamilton County which shows a median earnings of $46,206 (28.8% larger). Comparing median earnings per worker to the United States average of $50,459, Whitfield County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, compared with the state of Georgia, median earnings per worker of $46,648, Whitfield County is approximately three-fourths the size.

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 $50,055 which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest median household income in the area is Catoosa County which shows a median income of $58,932 (17.7% larger). Comparing median household income to the United States average of $64,994, Whitfield County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, versus the state of Georgia, median household income of $61,224, Whitfield County is about 22.3% smaller.

The next section examines a variety of different income statistics for the Whitfield County metropolitan area. In Figure 3 we see that it it has the largest proportion of earnings between $10,000 and $14,999 at 9.6% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of earnings between $15,000 and $19,999 at 44.7% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of earnings between $20,000 and $49,999 at 18.0% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of earnings between $50,000 and $74,999 at 3.0% of the total.

Figure 5 has the Average number of hours worked in a typical work week during the year, it has a Avg Hours Worked of 38.9 which is less than most other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest average hours in the area is Gordon County which depicts an average hours of 40.3 (only about 3.6% larger). 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 $17.73 which is the smallest when ranked by average hourly earnings of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest average hourly earnings in the area is Catoosa County which shows an average hourly earnings of $22.76 (28.3% larger). Comparing average hourly earnings to the United States average of $25.01, Whitfield County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, compared to the state of Georgia, average hourly earnings of $22.77, Whitfield County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 7 examines the number of self employed people in the Whitfield County metro area based on the number of people who reported any self employment income. Whitfield County indicates it has a Self Employed of 6.9% which is the second smallest as measured by percentage of people self employed of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest percentage of people self employed in the area is Bradley County which shows a percentage self employed of 12.3% (77.9% larger).

Turning our attention to Figure 8, the median household income by age group, has the smallest proportion of median income-under 25 years at $52,032 of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-25 to 44 years at $59,797 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Hamilton County ($70,040), and #1 Catoosa County ($77,541) are larger. Third, it has the second smallest when sorted by median income for those under 25 years of age of all the other counties in the area when sorted by median income-45 to 64 years at $33,317 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 11.4% which is the smallest when ranked by households with retirement income of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest households with retirement income in the area is Bradley County which shows a households with retirement income of 23.2% (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 percentage of overall family income less than most other counties in the greater region at $58,982 of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of white family income at $47,796 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Catoosa County with $59,352. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of american indian family income at $77,578 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Hamilton County with $97,105. Also, it has in the mid range of other counties in the area when sorted by hawaiian family income at $51,127 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. Whitfield County depicts it has the hightest cost of 97.4 for the cost of grocery items grouping.

Whitfield 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 2006 to before the disasterous COVID Pandemic the monthly unemployment rate went from 4.8% to 3.5% in February 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly unemployment rate of 27.1%. Since that time, the monthly unemployment rate has gone to 3.9% This represents an increase in the monthly unemployment rate of 11.4%. 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 January 2010 to before the Coronavirus Pandemic the monthly labor force participation went from 48,850 to 43,972 in March 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly labor force participation of 10.0%. Since that time, the monthly labor force participation has gone to 43,139 This represents a decrease 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 Whitfield County depicts it has a Unemployment Rate of 3.7% which is the third most of all other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest unemployment rate in the area is Murray County which shows a rate of 4.0% (7.0% larger). Figure 17 shows the labor force participation using the estimated percentage of people either working or actively looking for work. Whitfield County shows it has a Labor Force Participation of 62.5% which is the second most of all the counties in the local area.

The percentage of full-time workers are compared to the number of part-time workers in Figure 19. Whitfield County depicts full time employees very much 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 Whitfield County area. Whitfield County depicts it has a Single Earner Families of 30.5% which is the third most families with a single earner of all other counties in the greater Whitfield County region. The county with the highest families with a single earner in the area is Walker County which shows a single earners rate of 32.3% (only about 5.9% larger). The percentage of families with no one working is depicted in Figure 22. Whitfield County shows it has a Families with No One Working of 15.6% which is the second smallest in order 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 Bradley County which depicts a families with no worker of 20.0% (28.4% larger).

Whitfield County Poverty Charts

The next section details economy analysis about poverty for residents of the Whitfield 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. Whitfield County shows it has a Total In Poverty of 16,674 which is the second most total people earning less than the poverty level of all the counties in the greater Whitfield County region. The county with the highest total people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Hamilton County which shows a total people earning less than the poverty level of 44,464 (approximately 2.7 times bigger).

In Figure 24 the percentage of people earning less than the poverty level is shown and compared across the group of places. Whitfield County shows it has a Percent of Population In Poverty of 16.2% which is the largest of all counties in the greater Whitfield County region.

The next chart, Figure 26, shows the percentage of people in poverty by racial group. Whitfield County has the largest proportion of black poverty rate at 62% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of american indian poverty rate at 23% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Walker County (24%), and #1 Gordon County (27%) are larger.

Figure 27 shows key poverty statistics for groups based on marriage status. Whitfield County has the largest proportion of married with children and in poverty at 46% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of unmarried with children and in poverty at 54% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the second smallest in order of married with children and in poverty of all the other counties in the area in order of unmarried female with children and in poverty at 13% of the total.

The next chart looks at the percentage of people in poverty based on their education level in Figure 28 marriage status. Whitfield County has the largest proportion of highschool graduate and in poverty at 11% of the total and is ranked #1. 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.) Whitfield County shows it has a Public Assistance Percent of 9.7% which is the smallest as measured by households with public assistance of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest households with public assistance in the area is Bradley County which depicts a households with public assistance of 14.7% (51.3% larger).

Figure 31 shows the "Gini Index of Income Inequality" with a range from zero (perfect equality) to one (perfect inequality). Whitfield County depicts it has a Gini Index of 45.1% which is in the mid range of other counties in the surrounding region.

Whitfield County Work Commute Charts

The following set of charts detail a variety of metrics that have economic impact, economic grow factors and economic development metrics in the Whitfield County community and has an impact on other factors such as economic growth, population growth, economic recovery, job growth, etc.. Figure 32 shows a high level view of how the population commutes to work (including the percent of people who work from home.) Whitfield County has the smallest proportion of people who bicycle or walk to work at 3% of the total. Figure 33 shows a more detailed view of how the population commutes to work for (for example to downtown Whitfield County or elsewhere.) Whitfield County has the smallest proportion of people who work from home at 3% of the total.

In Figure 35 is shown a frequency distribution of the time that people leave for work. Whitfield County has the smallest proportion of people who leave for work between 5am to 530am at 2% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 11am to 12noon at 8% 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. Whitfield County has the largest proportion of people with commute time between 10 to 14 minutes at 26% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of people with commute time between 30 to 34 minutes at 2% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of people with commute time between 35 to 39 minutes at 1% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of people with commute time between 60 to 89 minutes at 1% of the total.

The average commute time is shown in Figure 37. Whitfield County shows it has a Avg Commute Time of 21 which is the smallest when ranked by average commute time of all the other counties in the metro area. Figure 38 shows the difference between male versus female commuting time. Whitfield County depicts average commute time in minutes for men 29.7% larger as the average commute time in minutes for women. Figure 40 shows the total number of vehicles available for transportation and Whitfield County has one of the largest proportions of no vehicle available at 19% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Hamilton County with 21%. Second, it has the smallest proportion of 2 vehicles available at 22% of the total. Figure 41 shows the percentage of people who both work and live in the same city (town or place.) Whitfield County depicts it has a Work in city or place where live of 54% which is the third most of all other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest people who both work and live in the same city in the area is Hamilton County which depicts a people who both work and live in the same city of 61% (12.5% larger). Comparing people who both work and live in the same city to the United States average of 43%, Whitfield County is 26.7% larger. Also, benchmarked against the state of Georgia, people who both work and live in the same city of 41%, Whitfield County is 31.8% larger.

Whitfield 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. Whitfield County shows it has the hightest median earnings of $67,000 for the management, business, and financial occupations aggregate. Similarly, Figure 47 shows the median earnings of women for the job categories and Whitfield County shows it has the hightest median earnings of $71,500 for the earnings-computer, engineering, and science occupations grouping. The table in Figure 48, shows Whitfield County employment data in terms of job categories and salary data.

Whitfield 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. Whitfield County depicts it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 41% for the self employed management, business, science, and arts businesses group.

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. Whitfield County shows it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 28% for the self employed in professional, scientific, management, administrative services aggregate.

In Figure 51 the average annual self employment/entrepreneur income is shown. Whitfield County depicts it has a Self Employment Income of $36,219 which is the third most average annual self employment income of all other counties in the greater Whitfield County region. The county with the highest average annual self employment income in the area is Murray County which shows an average annual self employment income of $44,852 (23.8% larger). Comparing average annual self employment income to the United States average of $40,101, Whitfield County is about 10.7% smaller. Also, compared with the state of Georgia, average annual self employment income of $38,234, Whitfield County is about 5.6% smaller.

Figure 52 shows the difference between the number of self employed men and self employed women (i.e. entrepreneurs.) Whitfield County depicts total number of self-employed men 64.2% larger as the total number of self-employed women.