All incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars using R-CPI-U-RS. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
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Age of householder
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Warren County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $48,747. Here are the key highlights for income distribution by age:
- In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Warren County, the median household income stands at $48,747 for householders within the 45 to 64 years age group, followed by $34,948 for the 65 years and over age group. Notably, householders within the 25 to 44 years age group, had the lowest median household income at $19,717.
- Notably, household income for individuals within the 65 years and over age group demonstrated a remarkable increase of $9,886(39.45%), escalating from a median of $25,062 in 2011 to $34,948 in 2021.
- 2(0.10%) households where the householder is under 25 years old.
- 446(23.29%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years.
- 750(39.16%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years.
- 717(37.44%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
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Gender
In Warren County, the population consists of 2,470 males (47.34%) and 2,748 females (52.66%). Here are the primary highlights from the gender-based income distribution analysis:
- In Warren County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $30,917 for males and $17,125 for females.
- However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $41,461 for males and $36,024 for females.
- In Warren County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $30,917 for males and $17,125 for females.
- In Warren County, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $41,461, while females earned $36,024, resulting in a 13% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 87 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time positions. While this gap shows a trend where women are inching closer to wage parity with men, it also exhibits a noticeable income difference for women working full-time in the county of Warren County.
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Race
In Warren County, the population is predominantly Black or African American, constituting 60.37% of the total residents. Here are the key highlights from the analysis of income distribution by race:
- The median household income for Black or African American households is $34,015.
- In Warren County, despite the Black or African American population being the most populous, it is worth noting that White households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $57,480. This reveals that, while Black or African Americans may be the most numerous in Warren County, White households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.
- In Warren County, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $9,835(20.64%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $47,645 in 2011 and $57,480 in 2021.
- In Warren County, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American increased by $5,616(19.78%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $28,399 in 2011 and $34,015 in 2021.
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Year by year
Warren County, GA median household income trends by year, family type and household size (2010-2021):
- From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Warren County decreased by $1,558 (3.72%), as per the American Community Survey estimates.
- Between 2010 and 2021, median household income, adjusted for 2022 inflation, experienced growth year by year for 8 years and declined for 3 years.
- The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2015 to 2016, when the median household income increased by 2,840 (from $36,145 to $38,985). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2012 to 2013, when the median household income decreased by 6,114 (from $41,184 to $35,070).
- It then further decreased to 2,701 for 7-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
- With a Gini coefficient of 0.5614, it is evident that income distribution in Warren County, GA exihibits characterstics of moderate inequality .
- For the family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $48,734. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $30,481.
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References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
- Consumer Price Index retroactive series using current methods (R-CPI-U-RS)