Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC

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2020 Population
133,936
1.61% 1-year growth
US Senator
Richard Burr
Republican Party
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
2020 Median Age
43.6
0.461% 1-year increase
2020 Poverty Rate
13.3%
3.21% 1-year increase
2020 Median Household Income
$60,128
2.75% 1-year growth
2020 Median Property Value
$224,000
12.5% 1-year growth
2020 Employed Population
57,804
3% 1-year growth

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In 2020, Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 134k people with a median age of 43.6 and a median household income of $60,128. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC grew from 131,819 to 133,936, a 1.61% increase and its median household income grew from $58,521 to $60,128, a 2.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15%), White (Hispanic) (11.9%), Other (Hispanic) (2.71%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.94%).

15.3% of the households in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.1% of the residents in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC are Central Carolina Community College (1,261 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC was $224,000, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

Most people in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 134k people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 9.29% of Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (12.4k people).

In 2018, there were 4.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.8k people) in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 15.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC are Spanish (16,803 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (518 households), and Vietnamese (442 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
69,555
Women
52%
64,149
Men
48%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 133,704 inhabitants, with 48% men, and 52% women.

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Citizenship

94.1%
2020 Citizenship
94.1%
2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94.1% of Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    84.8k ± 195
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    19.6k ± 426
  3. White (Hispanic)
    15.5k ± 823
15.5%
Hispanic Population
20.2k people

In 2018, there were 4.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.8k people) in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 15.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

15.5% of the people in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (20.2k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    5,467 ± 1,778 people
  2. El Salvador
    984 ± 767 people
  3. Guatemala
    980 ± 766 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 5,467 Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by El Salvador with 984 and Guatemala with 980.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.29%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
12.4k people
9.36%
2019 Foreign-Born Population
12.3k people

As of 2020, 9.29% of Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC residents (12.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC was 9.36%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    16,803 households (13.3%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    518 households (0.409%)
  3. Vietnamese
    442 households (0.349%)

15.3% of the households in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 13.3% of the households in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,837 ± 370
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,504 ± 324
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,172 ± 298

Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC employs 57.8k people. The largest industries in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC are Construction (3,855 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,140 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,050 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($223,358), Other administrative & other support services ($199,211), and Business, professional, political, & similar organizations ($188,107).

Males in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,540. The income inequality in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.509, which is higher than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
27,426
Women
47.4%
30,378
Men
52.6%

The workforce of Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC in 2020 was 57,804 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

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Occupations

57.8k
2020 Value
3%
1 Year growth
± 3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3%, from 56.1k employees to 57.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC, are Other managers (1,691 people), Registered nurses (1,438 people), and Cashiers (1,321 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

57.8k
2020 Value
3%
1 Year growth
± 3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3%, from 56.1k employees to 57.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC, are Construction (3,855 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,140 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,050 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$40,505
Median earning men ± $1,901
$30,965
Median earning women ± $1,079

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($107,778), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,765), and Public Administration ($58,276).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($120,870), Public Administration ($44,284), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,111).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
8.45%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $53.9B
  2. $49B
  3. $48.7B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$488B
2020 Value in North Carolina
$926B
Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina
89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% to $926B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $35.1B
  2. $27B
  3. $18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

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Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from North Carolina

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Richard Burr
Senator from North Carolina3
Assumed office on January 3, 2005
Thom Tillis
Senator from North Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

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In 2020, universities in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC awarded 1,261 degrees. The student population of Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,815 male students and 3,339 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC are White (713 and 57%), followed by Black or African American (271 and 21.7%), Hispanic or Latino (190 and 15.2%), and Two or More Races (34 and 2.72%).

The largest universities in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Central Carolina Community College (1,261 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (251 and 19.9%), Welding Technology (85 and 6.74%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (49 and 3.89%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 5,154 students enrolled in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC, 35.2% men and 64.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,858 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 251 degree-majors awarded
  2. 24 degree-majors awarded
  3. 24 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 251 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,261 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Carolina Community College with 1,261 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2020, 552 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.779 times less than the 709 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 713 degrees mean that there were 2.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 271 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($122) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,440) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 1.3% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.646% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (26.3k), Some college (22.3k), and Bachelors Degree (19.2k).

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The median property value in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC was $224,000 in 2020, which is 0.975 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $199,100 to $224,000, a 12.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC is 71.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 27.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC is $60,128. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

Property

$224,000
Median Property Value 2020
±$8,826
$37,440
Median Property Taxes
±$1,489

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

71.7%
Homeownership
2020
64.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2020

In 2020, 71.7% of the housing units in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

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Income by Location

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In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$60,128
Median Household Income
± $2,078
50.3k
Number of Households
± 1,479

In 2020, the median household income of the 50.3k households in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC grew to $60,128 from the previous year's value of $58,521.

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Wage Distribution

0.509
2020 Wage GINI in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC
0.495
2019 Wage GINI in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC

In 2020, the income inequality in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC was 0.509 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.78% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018
  1. Drove Alone (81.2%)
  2. Carpooled (10.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.51%)

In 2018, 81.2% of workers in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (5.51%).

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Commute Time

27.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC have a longer commute time (27.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% of the workforce in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC (17.5k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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88.6% of the population of Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.95% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1412 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,405 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1,412 patients).

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 16.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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Uninsured People

11.4%
Uninsured
42.4%
Employer Coverage
14.6%
Medicaid
15.9%
Medicare
13.7%
Non-Group
1.95%
Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC declined by 10.4% from 12.7% to 11.4%.

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