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DEMOGRAPHICS Our
region is a growing, economically diverse and healthy community.
In fact, Gainesville, GA, was recently named the 4th fastest
growing city in the US. (click here to read article)
Our service area is made up of roughly 13 counties; and we represent the very best of
suburban lifestyle: close access to the benefits of Atlanta and
minutes from the
quiet of protected Wilderness Areas. Below is a demographic
snapshot of Hall County, at the hub of Northeast Georgia as
provided by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce:
HALL COUNTY:
Hall
County is located in Northeast Georgia and
encompasses 392 square miles. Gainesville , the
county seat, is situated 50 miles northeast of
Atlanta and 40 miles northwest of Athens.
Bordered on the west by Lake Sidney Lanier, Hall
County lies at the southern edge of the
Chattahoochee Natural Forest and the foothills
of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Population
| Hall County |
(2007 Estimate) |
173,000 |
| Gainesville |
(2005 Estimate) |
31,000 |
Gainesville, GA, was recently named the 4th
fastest growing city in the US. (click
here to read article)
Wealth
| Median Household Income |
(2004) |
$48,250 |
| Per Capita Income |
(2003) |
$20,595 |
| Average Household |
(2004) |
$60,762 |
| Median Effective Buying
Income |
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$48,959 |
Climate
| Average Annual Temp. |
61 |
| Avg. Mean Temp.
(Nov.-Feb.) |
46 |
| Avg. Mean Temp.
(May-Sept.) |
76 |
| Avg. Annual Rainfall |
52" |
| Avg. Annual Snowfall |
3.1" |
Industry Mix
| Services |
38.6% |
| Manufacturing |
14.03% |
| Government |
3.08% |
| Retail Trade |
13.84% |
| Construction |
7.64% |
| Wholesale Trade |
8.7% |
| Finance, Insurance and
Real Estate |
5.71% |
| Transportation and
Warehousing |
2.85% |
| Agriculture, Forestry
and Fishing |
0.44% |
| Utilities |
0.31% |
| Mining |
0.08% |
Demographics ( Hall County )
| Homeownership Rate |
71% |
| People Over the Age of
65 |
9% |
| People Under the Age of
18 |
27% |
| Bachelor's Degree or
higher |
19% |
| Voter Participation in
2000 Election |
67.1% |
| Unemployment Rate
(January 2005) |
4.2% |
| Ratio of Persons to
Physicians |
505 |
| Hospital Bed Capacity |
461 |
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A Glance at Select Counties in our region:
Jackson County
32nd Nationally in Growth
Jackson County continues to be one of the fastest growing counties in the
nation, according to the US Census Bureau. In the latest population estimates,
the Census Bureau said Jackson County's estimated population through July 1,
2006 is 55,778 - making it the 32nd fastest growing county in the nation.
Jackson County has grown 34.1% since 2000. Between 2005 and 2006, Jackson County
added 3,400 new residents for a one year growth of 6.5%, one of the fastest
growth rates in the state. It was also one of 18 Georgia counties to add over
3,000 new residents during that time.
With 6 exchanges off I-85 and the county being ranked 32nd fastest growing in
the nation the economy has not slowed down in Jackson County. To learn more,
visit the
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce website.
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