Area Code 706 Map & Demographics

Area Code 706 Map

Area Code 706 Map

Area Code 706 Overview

$30,979
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,641
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,491
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,293
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
76.82
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,984,061
TOTAL POPULATION
974,507
MALE POPULATION
1,009,554
FEMALE POPULATION
96.53
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.60
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
889,260
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Income in Area Code 706

Income Overview in Area Code 706

Per Capita Income in Area Code 706 is $30,979, while median incomes of families and households are $73,641 and $61,491 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,984,061$30,979
Median Family Income494,046$73,641
Mean Family Income494,046$15,958,760
Median Household Income732,470$61,491
Mean Household Income732,470$13,822,257
Income Deficit494,046$10,293
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,984,06129.77%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,984,06170.23¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,984,06176.82

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 706

Average Earnings in Area Code 706 are $35,229, $41,954 for men and $29,729 for women, a difference of 29.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 706
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male516,472 (52.4%)$41,954
Female469,447 (47.6%)$29,729
Total985,919 (100.0%)$35,229

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 706

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 706 are $100,000+ for men (67,551 | 13.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (37,589 | 8.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 706
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less24,484 (4.7%)32,578 (6.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99916,378 (3.2%)19,891 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49915,454 (3.0%)22,839 (4.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99912,960 (2.5%)15,859 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49915,277 (3.0%)20,348 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99913,151 (2.5%)17,133 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49913,327 (2.6%)17,597 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99910,934 (2.1%)15,302 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49912,762 (2.5%)17,737 (3.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99919,098 (3.7%)22,215 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99933,621 (6.5%)37,589 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99932,993 (6.4%)33,287 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99930,684 (5.9%)29,233 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99927,479 (5.3%)24,601 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99926,825 (5.2%)23,059 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99922,876 (4.4%)17,135 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99942,095 (8.2%)30,039 (6.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99932,153 (6.2%)20,390 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99946,370 (9.0%)29,096 (6.2%)
$100,000+67,551 (13.1%)23,519 (5.0%)
Total516,472 (100.0%)469,447 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 706

Average earnings in Area Code 706 are $7,965,066 for men and $5,774,558 for women, a difference of 27.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $8,743,125, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $4,881,573. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $8,108,990, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $2,301,514.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 706
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$4,881,573$2,301,514
High School Diploma$6,910,101$4,225,922
College or Associate's Degree$7,603,466$4,898,956
Bachelor's Degree$8,743,125$5,993,130
Graduate Degree$8,478,167$8,108,990
Total$7,965,066$5,774,558

Family Income in Area Code 706

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 706

According to the Area Code 706 family income data, there are 16,231,881 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 3,285.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,792,348 families (565.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 706
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,741,410757.3%
$10,000 to $14,9992,792,348565.2%
$15,000 to $24,9995,553,0771,124.0%
$25,000 to $34,9997,407,7261,499.4%
$35,000 to $49,99910,343,3472,093.6%
$50,000 to $74,99916,231,8813,285.5%
$75,000 to $99,99912,637,6972,558.0%
$100,000 to $149,99915,740,8003,186.1%
$150,000 to $199,9996,504,6101,316.6%
$200,000+6,496,2111,314.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 706

7+ person families (7,581 | 1.5%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 706 with $111,408 per family, while 2-person families (241,146 | 48.8%) have the highest median income of $34,156 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 706
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families241,146 (48.8%)$68,312
3-Person Families110,626 (22.4%)$75,299
4-Person Families82,834 (16.8%)$94,635
5-Person Families38,293 (7.7%)$94,366
6-Person Families13,566 (2.8%)$107,362
7+ Person Families7,581 (1.5%)$111,408
Total494,046 (100.0%)$73,641

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 706

The median family income in Area Code 706 is $73,641, with families comprising 3+ earners (50,735) having the highest median family income of $126,776, while families with no earners (88,120) have the lowest median family income of $45,638, accounting for 10.3% and 17.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 706
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners88,120 (17.8%)$45,638
1 Earner170,165 (34.4%)$59,193
2 Earners185,026 (37.4%)$96,880
3+ Earners50,735 (10.3%)$126,776
Total494,046 (100.0%)$73,641

Household Income in Area Code 706

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 706

With 23,662,443 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Area Code 706, accounting for 3,230.5% of all households. In contrast, only 7,135,723 households (974.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 706
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009,362,4321,278.2%
$10,000 to $14,9997,135,723974.2%
$15,000 to $24,99912,033,7501,642.9%
$25,000 to $34,99912,162,6641,660.5%
$35,000 to $49,99916,694,4562,279.2%
$50,000 to $74,99923,662,4433,230.5%
$75,000 to $99,99916,614,6172,268.3%
$100,000 to $149,99919,605,2922,676.6%
$150,000 to $199,9997,590,5871,036.3%
$200,000+7,718,0361,053.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 706

The median household income in Area Code 706 is $61,491, with the highest median household income of $75,096 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 270,367 households (36.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,029, with 26,793 households (3.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 706
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years26,793 (3.7%)$46,029
25 to 44 Years222,285 (30.3%)$68,428
45 to 64 Years270,367 (36.9%)$75,096
65+ Years213,025 (29.1%)$48,399
Total732,470 (100.0%)$61,491

Poverty in Area Code 706

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 706

With 13.6% poverty level for males and 16.7% for females among the residents of Area Code 706, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 14,647 males (25.3%) and 20,441 females (24.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 706
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14,647 (25.3%)12,809 (24.1%)
5 Years2,669 (22.6%)2,568 (21.4%)
6 to 11 Years15,278 (20.9%)16,266 (23.0%)
12 to 14 Years8,217 (19.6%)6,754 (18.3%)
15 Years2,874 (20.5%)2,209 (16.5%)
16 and 17 Years4,298 (16.2%)4,386 (17.4%)
18 to 24 Years16,697 (18.9%)20,441 (24.1%)
25 to 34 Years12,297 (10.1%)23,952 (18.8%)
35 to 44 Years11,882 (10.5%)19,686 (16.1%)
45 to 54 Years11,094 (9.4%)16,442 (13.3%)
55 to 64 Years14,696 (12.1%)16,697 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years8,208 (8.6%)12,532 (11.5%)
75 Years and over4,769 (8.7%)10,189 (13.3%)
Total127,626 (13.6%)164,931 (16.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 706

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 706, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.4% of males and 88.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 706
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43,162 (74.7%)40,325 (75.9%)
5 Years9,130 (77.4%)9,423 (78.6%)
6 to 11 Years57,681 (79.1%)54,371 (77.0%)
12 to 14 Years33,821 (80.4%)30,046 (81.7%)
15 Years11,111 (79.4%)11,198 (83.5%)
16 and 17 Years22,315 (83.9%)20,847 (82.6%)
18 to 24 Years71,774 (81.1%)64,196 (75.8%)
25 to 34 Years109,414 (89.9%)103,528 (81.2%)
35 to 44 Years101,696 (89.5%)102,314 (83.9%)
45 to 54 Years106,421 (90.6%)106,915 (86.7%)
55 to 64 Years106,806 (87.9%)116,575 (87.5%)
65 to 74 Years87,184 (91.4%)96,622 (88.5%)
75 Years and over50,270 (91.3%)66,585 (86.7%)
Total810,785 (86.4%)822,945 (83.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 706

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 706 show that 5.1% or 17,941 of the total 352,746 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 23.7%, comprising of 610 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.8%, which includes 8,177 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 706
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children209,579 (96.2%)8,177 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children100,513 (94.4%)6,001 (5.6%)
3 or 4 Children22,747 (87.8%)3,153 (12.2%)
5 or more Children1,966 (76.3%)610 (23.7%)
Total334,805 (94.9%)17,941 (5.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 706

According to the poverty data in Area Code 706, 16.0% or 5,365 single-father households and 29.1% or 31,318 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,024 households (41.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 926 households (83.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 706
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1,539 (9.7%)4,690 (11.8%)
1 or 2 Children2,793 (18.4%)18,262 (33.7%)
3 or 4 Children1,024 (41.7%)7,440 (58.7%)
5 or more Children9 (12.3%)926 (83.1%)
Total5,365 (16.0%)31,318 (29.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 706

The poverty data for Area Code 706 shows that 17,941 of the married-couple family households (5.1%) and 36,683 of the single-parent households (26.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 610 households (23.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 935 household (78.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 706
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8,177 (3.8%)6,229 (11.2%)
1 or 2 Children6,001 (5.6%)21,055 (30.4%)
3 or 4 Children3,153 (12.2%)8,464 (56.0%)
5 or more Children610 (23.7%)935 (78.8%)
Total17,941 (5.1%)36,683 (26.0%)

Race in Area Code 706

The most populous races in Area Code 706 are White / Caucasian (1,360,859 | 68.6%), Black / African American (423,175 | 21.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (168,844 | 8.5%).
Race in Area Code 706
Race# Population% Population
Asian34,3861.7%
Black / African American423,17521.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,9150.1%
Hispanic or Latino168,8448.5%
Native / Alaskan7,9150.4%
White / Caucasian1,360,85968.6%
Two or more Races103,6025.2%
Some other Race52,2092.6%
Total1,984,061100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 706

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 706 are English (237,269 | 12.0%), American (216,767 | 10.9%), Irish (166,834 | 8.4%), German (139,356 | 7.0%), and Mexican (101,378 | 5.1%), together accounting for 43.4% of all Area Code 706 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 706
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan3900.0%
African10,1030.5%
Alaska Native200.0%
Albanian1340.0%
Aleut130.0%
Alsatian530.0%
American216,76710.9%
Apache1950.0%
Arab3,2670.2%
Argentinean8960.1%
Armenian5870.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac1810.0%
Australian830.0%
Austrian1,8010.1%
Bahamian800.0%
Bangladeshi9880.1%
Barbadian1330.0%
Basque660.0%
Belgian9080.1%
Belizean1190.0%
Bermudan160.0%
Bhutanese3,3230.2%
Blackfeet7940.0%
Bolivian2140.0%
Brazilian1,2450.1%
British12,1560.6%
British West Indian1050.0%
Bulgarian1360.0%
Burmese8,8160.4%
Cajun3720.0%
Cambodian850.0%
Canadian1,7130.1%
Cape Verdean360.0%
Celtic2520.0%
Central American25,4761.3%
Central American Indian4,1380.2%
Cherokee10,3110.5%
Cheyenne940.0%
Chickasaw470.0%
Chilean1270.0%
Chinese410.0%
Chippewa2270.0%
Choctaw3090.0%
Colombian3,3690.2%
Comanche380.0%
Costa Rican5290.0%
Cree200.0%
Creek5480.0%
Croatian4140.0%
Crow1120.0%
Cuban5,4850.3%
Cypriot410.0%
Czech2,1190.1%
Czechoslovakian5800.0%
Danish1,9280.1%
Delaware650.0%
Dominican3,5990.2%
Dutch12,9020.6%
Dutch West Indian1320.0%
Eastern European2,6110.1%
Ecuadorian6940.0%
Egyptian7590.0%
English237,26912.0%
Estonian120.0%
Ethiopian280.0%
European33,4811.7%
Fijian860.0%
Filipino1560.0%
Finnish7140.0%
French22,8061.1%
French American Indian420.0%
French Canadian3,6440.2%
German139,3567.0%
German Russian150.0%
Ghanaian2170.0%
Greek3,0490.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,5110.1%
Guatemalan13,2040.7%
Guyanese1,1220.1%
Haitian2,1580.1%
Honduran2,6650.1%
Hopi20.0%
Hungarian2,7190.1%
Icelander340.0%
Indian (Asian)5,9880.3%
Indonesian7150.0%
Inupiat1860.0%
Iranian4710.0%
Iraqi1390.0%
Irish166,8348.4%
Iroquois2160.0%
Israeli5040.0%
Italian36,2481.8%
Jamaican2,5430.1%
Japanese4290.0%
Jordanian160.0%
Kenyan2590.0%
Korean7,1260.4%
Laotian910.0%
Latvian1740.0%
Lebanese1,1360.1%
Liberian520.0%
Lithuanian8400.0%
Lumbee1100.0%
Luxembourger850.0%
Macedonian1020.0%
Malaysian5180.0%
Maltese1680.0%
Mexican101,3785.1%
Mexican American Indian1,7180.1%
Mongolian430.0%
Moroccan3570.0%
Native Hawaiian1,3600.1%
Navajo2130.0%
New Zealander150.0%
Nicaraguan1,2310.1%
Nigerian1,4420.1%
Northern European1,9410.1%
Norwegian7,0560.4%
Okinawan510.0%
Osage370.0%
Ottawa350.0%
Paiute10.0%
Pakistani7080.0%
Palestinian1630.0%
Panamanian2,6430.1%
Pennsylvania German2600.0%
Peruvian9320.1%
Pima180.0%
Polish16,3010.8%
Portuguese2,1270.1%
Potawatomi1290.0%
Pueblo620.0%
Puerto Rican18,7410.9%
Puget Sound Salish220.0%
Romanian1,2010.1%
Russian3,9560.2%
Salvadoran5,1340.3%
Samoan1,2270.1%
Scandinavian3,5600.2%
Scotch-Irish25,8031.3%
Scottish37,0861.9%
Seminole3940.0%
Senegalese660.0%
Serbian1760.0%
Shoshone40.0%
Sierra Leonean300.0%
Sioux2770.0%
Slavic3230.0%
Slovak7780.0%
Slovene1270.0%
South African5860.0%
South American6,8200.3%
South American Indian560.0%
Spaniard1,5490.1%
Spanish1,9910.1%
Spanish American1210.0%
Sri Lankan5,3580.3%
Subsaharan African13,8210.7%
Sudanese2810.0%
Swedish7,5090.4%
Swiss2,1500.1%
Syrian4460.0%
Thai10,5010.5%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian4130.0%
Tsimshian260.0%
Turkish3080.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander540.0%
Ugandan470.0%
Ukrainian1,5140.1%
Uruguayan420.0%
Ute230.0%
Venezuelan4610.0%
Vietnamese920.0%
Welsh9,9190.5%
West Indian7510.0%
Yakama240.0%
Yaqui320.0%
Yugoslavian3350.0%
Yup'ik190.0%
Zimbabwean710.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 706

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 706 came from Latin America (62,029 | 3.1%), Central America (50,807 | 2.6%), Mexico (36,095 | 1.8%), Asia (25,986 | 1.3%), and Europe (11,461 | 0.6%), together accounting for 9.4% of all Area Code 706 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 706
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2650.0%
Africa3,4090.2%
Albania170.0%
Argentina3810.0%
Armenia70.0%
Asia25,9861.3%
Australia1400.0%
Austria1430.0%
Azores80.0%
Bahamas320.0%
Bangladesh1800.0%
Barbados2220.0%
Belarus380.0%
Belgium880.0%
Belize870.0%
Bolivia60.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2040.0%
Brazil7130.0%
Bulgaria1170.0%
Cabo Verde240.0%
Cambodia2630.0%
Cameroon590.0%
Canada1,9180.1%
Caribbean5,7930.3%
Central America50,8072.6%
Chile1940.0%
China3,2150.2%
Colombia2,0590.1%
Congo440.0%
Costa Rica1400.0%
Croatia140.0%
Cuba2,0140.1%
Czechoslovakia840.0%
Denmark410.0%
Dominica1670.0%
Dominican Republic9850.1%
Eastern Africa4760.0%
Eastern Asia8,4170.4%
Eastern Europe3,1260.2%
Ecuador4590.0%
Egypt4450.0%
El Salvador2,5510.1%
England1,2870.1%
Ethiopia380.0%
Europe11,4610.6%
Fiji640.0%
France3790.0%
Germany4,1980.2%
Ghana3890.0%
Greece1250.0%
Grenada170.0%
Guatemala8,4590.4%
Guyana5180.0%
Haiti8420.0%
Honduras1,9890.1%
Hong Kong1100.0%
Hungary320.0%
India6,1560.3%
Indonesia990.0%
Iran3000.0%
Iraq1740.0%
Ireland1530.0%
Israel1590.0%
Italy3970.0%
Jamaica1,0670.1%
Japan8510.0%
Jordan260.0%
Kazakhstan630.0%
Kenya2290.0%
Korea4,3510.2%
Kuwait580.0%
Laos6880.0%
Latin America62,0293.1%
Latvia450.0%
Lebanon1270.0%
Liberia370.0%
Lithuania70.0%
Malaysia880.0%
Mexico36,0951.8%
Middle Africa1750.0%
Moldova1230.0%
Morocco160.0%
Nepal270.0%
Netherlands1510.0%
Nicaragua4480.0%
Nigeria4680.0%
North Macedonia970.0%
Northern Africa6620.0%
Northern Europe2,5640.1%
Norway430.0%
Oceania4340.0%
Pakistan8880.0%
Panama1,0380.1%
Peru7830.0%
Philippines3,2730.2%
Poland3430.0%
Portugal230.0%
Romania6620.0%
Russia8640.0%
Saudi Arabia1800.0%
Scotland1520.0%
Sierra Leone300.0%
Singapore810.0%
South Africa5990.0%
South America5,4290.3%
South Central Asia8,1830.4%
South Eastern Asia8,2070.4%
Southern Europe7670.0%
Spain2220.0%
Sri Lanka1850.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines240.0%
Sudan1360.0%
Sweden630.0%
Switzerland450.0%
Syria340.0%
Taiwan3440.0%
Thailand3190.0%
Trinidad and Tobago2270.0%
Turkey2080.0%
Uganda650.0%
Ukraine3430.0%
Uruguay330.0%
Uzbekistan790.0%
Venezuela2620.0%
Vietnam3,0000.2%
West Indies600.0%
Western Africa1,1250.1%
Western Asia1,1410.1%
Western Europe5,0040.3%
Zaire600.0%
Zimbabwe460.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 706

Sex and Age in Area Code 706

The most populous age groups in Area Code 706 are 20 to 24 Years (73,106 | 7.5%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (67,786 | 6.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 706
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years59,001 (6.0%)53,788 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years61,234 (6.3%)57,814 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years67,727 (7.0%)64,447 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years70,632 (7.2%)66,168 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years73,106 (7.5%)67,441 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years65,678 (6.7%)64,286 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years62,862 (6.5%)64,237 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years58,198 (6.0%)61,707 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years59,652 (6.1%)60,778 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years58,464 (6.0%)60,930 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years61,199 (6.3%)62,791 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years62,428 (6.4%)66,118 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years60,947 (6.2%)67,786 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years52,827 (5.4%)59,863 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years43,844 (4.5%)50,435 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years29,026 (3.0%)35,011 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years15,086 (1.5%)22,367 (2.2%)
85 Years and over12,596 (1.3%)23,587 (2.3%)
Total974,507 (100.0%)1,009,554 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 706

Median Family Size in Area Code 706

The median family size in Area Code 706 is 3.17 persons per family, with single female/mother families (107,761 | 21.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.32236 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (33,539 | 6.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.04 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 706
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple352,746 (71.4%)3.14
Single Male/Father33,539 (6.8%)3.04
Single Female/Mother107,761 (21.8%)3.32
Total Families494,046 (100.0%)3.17

Median Household Size in Area Code 706

The median household size in Area Code 706 is 2.66 persons per household, with single female/mother households (107,761 | 14.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.51699 persons per household. non-family households (238,424 | 32.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 706
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple352,746 (48.2%)3.16
Single Male/Father33,539 (4.6%)3.41
Single Female/Mother107,761 (14.7%)3.52
Non-family238,424 (32.6%)1.25
Total Households732,470 (100.0%)2.66

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 706

Out of a total of 732,470 households in Area Code 706, 494,046 (67.4%) are family households, while 238,424 (32.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 228,423, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 200,950.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 706
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-200,950 (27.4%)
2-Person Households228,423 (31.2%)29,442 (4.0%)
3-Person Households113,019 (15.4%)4,605 (0.6%)
4-Person Households86,686 (11.8%)2,323 (0.3%)
5-Person Households42,024 (5.7%)782 (0.1%)
6-Person Households14,806 (2.0%)202 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households9,088 (1.2%)120 (0.0%)
Total494,046 (67.4%)238,424 (32.6%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 706

Fertility by Age in Area Code 706

Average fertility rate in Area Code 706 is 75.4 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 130.5 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 706
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years850 (3.6%)73.0
20 to 34 years18,059 (76.4%)130.5
35 to 50 years4,715 (20.0%)44.9
Total23,624 (100.0%)75.4

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 706

49.9% of women with births (23,624) in Area Code 706 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 96.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 50.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 706
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years27 (3.2%)823 (96.8%)
20 to 34 years8,985 (49.7%)9,074 (50.2%)
35 to 50 years1,601 (34.0%)3,114 (66.0%)
Total11,782 (49.9%)11,842 (50.1%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 706

Average fertility rate in Area Code 706 is 75.4 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 128.2 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 83.1 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 31.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 706
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3,404 (14.4%)98.0
High School Diploma6,749 (28.6%)106.9
College or Associate's Degree7,525 (31.9%)83.1
Bachelor's Degree4,120 (17.4%)120.2
Graduate Degree1,826 (7.7%)128.2
Total23,624 (100.0%)75.4

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 706

50.1% of women with births in Area Code 706 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 54.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 76.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 706
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School790 (23.2%)2,614 (76.8%)
High School Diploma1,872 (27.7%)4,877 (72.3%)
College or Associate's Degree3,272 (43.5%)4,253 (56.5%)
Bachelor's Degree2,235 (54.2%)1,885 (45.8%)
Graduate Degree753 (41.2%)1,073 (58.8%)
Total11,782 (49.9%)11,842 (50.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 706

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 706

Among the 876,894 employed individuals in Area Code 706, private company employees (584,017 | 66.6%), local government employees (67,667 | 7.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (48,971 | 5.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 706
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees584,01766.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)33,0073.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)45,8295.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations48,9715.6%
Local Government Employees67,6677.7%
State Government Employees47,3585.4%
Federal Government Employees48,5525.5%
Unpaid Family Workers1,4930.2%
Total876,894100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 706

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 706, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,592,576), 55.8% or 889,294 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 50,601 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 81.4% or 105,830 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 2,867.7% or 1,264,713 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 706
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years44,101 (40.3%)1,264,713 (2,867.7%)
20 to 24 Years104,783 (74.6%)1,531,854 (1,462.0%)
25 to 29 Years105,835 (81.4%)1,354,518 (1,279.9%)
30 to 34 Years102,880 (80.9%)878,030 (853.5%)
35 to 44 Years190,126 (79.1%)1,389,463 (730.8%)
45 to 54 Years184,777 (75.9%)1,124,368 (608.5%)
55 to 59 Years86,173 (67.0%)553,515 (642.3%)
60 to 64 Years63,824 (49.6%)213,817 (335.0%)
65 to 74 Years44,966 (21.7%)196,581 (437.1%)
75 Years and over10,876 (7.9%)40,894 (376.0%)
Total889,260 (55.8%)50,608 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 706

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 706, 71.9% of individuals (717,606) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (998,061) are in the labor force, with 976.0% or 7,003,835 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.1% or 210,331 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1,340.8% or 937,581 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 706
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School69,933 (54.9%)1,707,804 (1,340.8%)
High School Diploma218,459 (70.3%)2,920,628 (940.4%)
College / Associate Degree232,700 (75.8%)2,243,906 (730.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher210,337 (83.1%)1,230,008 (486.2%)
Total717,650 (71.9%)9,741,075 (976.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 706

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 706 are Community & Social Service (93,869 | 10.8%), Management (78,041 | 9.0%), Education Instruction & Library (60,132 | 6.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (51,575 | 5.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (37,842 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 706

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 706, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (72.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (71.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (76.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (75.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 706
OccupationMaleFemale
Management46,800 (60.0%)31,241 (40.0%)
Business & Financial15,042 (42.7%)20,154 (57.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science27,374 (72.3%)10,468 (27.7%)
Computers & Mathematics13,273 (71.2%)5,361 (28.8%)
Architecture & Engineering10,578 (85.5%)1,788 (14.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3,523 (51.5%)3,319 (48.5%)
Community & Social Service 29,398 (31.3%)64,471 (68.7%)
Education, Arts & Media5,932 (38.2%)9,590 (61.8%)
Legal Services & Support2,582 (46.6%)2,954 (53.4%)
Education Instruction & Library14,798 (24.6%)45,334 (75.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment6,086 (48.0%)6,593 (52.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating12,372 (24.0%)39,203 (76.0%)
Health Technologists7,966 (23.8%)25,485 (76.2%)
Total (Category)130,986 (44.2%)165,537 (55.8%)
Total (Overall)450,286 (51.7%)421,158 (48.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 706 are Food Preparation & Serving (49,795 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (33,176 | 3.8%), Healthcare Support (25,231 | 2.9%), Security & Protection (21,583 | 2.5%), and Personal Care & Service (18,844 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 706

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 706, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (77.2%), Security & Protection (73.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (69.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.2%), Personal Care & Service (73.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 706
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2,735 (10.8%)22,496 (89.2%)
Security & Protection15,822 (73.3%)5,761 (26.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention7,762 (69.7%)3,377 (30.3%)
Law Enforcement8,060 (77.2%)2,384 (22.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving20,218 (40.6%)29,577 (59.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance20,604 (62.1%)12,572 (37.9%)
Personal Care & Service4,973 (26.4%)13,871 (73.6%)
Total (Category)64,352 (43.3%)84,277 (56.7%)
Total (Overall)450,286 (51.7%)421,158 (48.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 706 are Office & Administration (99,439 | 11.4%), and Sales & Related (85,526 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 706

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 706
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related37,760 (44.2%)47,766 (55.8%)
Office & Administration23,077 (23.2%)76,362 (76.8%)
Total (Category)60,837 (32.9%)124,128 (67.1%)
Total (Overall)450,286 (51.7%)421,158 (48.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 706 are Construction & Extraction (45,519 | 5.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (33,819 | 3.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (4,290 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 706

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 706
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry3,649 (85.1%)641 (14.9%)
Construction & Extraction43,753 (96.1%)1,766 (3.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair32,608 (96.4%)1,211 (3.6%)
Total (Category)80,010 (95.7%)3,618 (4.3%)
Total (Overall)450,286 (51.7%)421,158 (48.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 706 are Production (77,495 | 8.9%), Material Moving (42,572 | 4.9%), and Transportation (37,632 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 706

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 706
OccupationMaleFemale
Production51,100 (65.9%)26,395 (34.1%)
Transportation32,058 (85.2%)5,574 (14.8%)
Material Moving30,943 (72.7%)11,629 (27.3%)
Total (Category)114,101 (72.4%)43,598 (27.7%)
Total (Overall)450,286 (51.7%)421,158 (48.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 706

Employment Industries in Area Code 706

The major employment industries in Area Code 706 include Manufacturing (132,753 | 15.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (107,531 | 12.3%), Retail Trade (97,559 | 11.2%), Educational Services (87,946 | 10.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (66,877 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 706

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 706

The Area Code 706 industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (93.2%), Construction (89.5%), and Utilities (82.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.6%), Educational Services (70.0%), and Finance & Insurance (62.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 706
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting7,543 (76.1%)2,366 (23.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,232 (93.2%)90 (6.8%)
Construction56,009 (89.5%)6,534 (10.4%)
Manufacturing90,228 (68.0%)42,525 (32.0%)
Wholesale Trade12,857 (70.3%)5,441 (29.7%)
Retail Trade45,607 (46.8%)51,952 (53.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing29,727 (73.5%)10,732 (26.5%)
Utilities8,538 (82.4%)1,824 (17.6%)
Information7,552 (59.9%)5,052 (40.1%)
Finance & Insurance12,091 (37.2%)20,447 (62.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing6,646 (49.1%)6,881 (50.9%)
Professional & Scientific23,221 (55.1%)18,918 (44.9%)
Enterprise Management186 (46.4%)215 (53.6%)
Administrative & Support24,107 (58.6%)17,063 (41.4%)
Educational Services26,363 (30.0%)61,583 (70.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance20,858 (19.4%)86,673 (80.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation7,918 (60.5%)5,181 (39.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services26,985 (40.4%)39,892 (59.7%)
Public Administration21,602 (54.2%)18,285 (45.8%)
Total450,286 (51.7%)421,158 (48.3%)

Education in Area Code 706

School Enrollment in Area Code 706

The most common levels of schooling among the 483,188 students in Area Code 706 are high school (105,210 | 21.8%), middle school (105,091 | 21.7%), and college / undergraduate (102,699 | 21.2%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 706
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool28,6165.9%
Kindergarten24,7065.1%
Elementary School94,17819.5%
Middle School105,09121.7%
High School105,21021.8%
College / Undergraduate102,69921.2%
Graduate / Professional22,6884.7%
Total483,188100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 706

Out of a total of 483,188 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 706, 65,340 (13.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 417,848 (86.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6,630 (30.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 68,477 (89.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 706
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15,018 (69.4%)6,630 (30.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old100,046 (89.4%)11,866 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds114,953 (88.8%)14,467 (11.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds68,477 (89.7%)7,885 (10.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds33,063 (85.9%)5,425 (14.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds45,486 (85.1%)7,964 (14.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds22,117 (81.4%)5,068 (18.6%)
35 Years and over18,708 (75.7%)6,015 (24.3%)
Total417,848 (86.5%)65,340 (13.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 706

Business (72,085 | 20.1%), education (56,648 | 15.8%), science & technology (37,652 | 10.5%), arts & humanities (27,090 | 7.6%), and bio, nature & agricultural (26,028 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 358,022 individuals in Area Code 706 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 706
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics14,1113.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural26,0287.3%
Physical & Health Sciences9,8862.8%
Psychology18,4255.1%
Social Sciences21,5226.0%
Engineering18,3635.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies2,2390.6%
Science & Technology37,65210.5%
Business72,08520.1%
Education56,64815.8%
Literature & Languages12,8643.6%
Liberal Arts & History17,9535.0%
Visual & Performing Arts11,0953.1%
Communications12,0613.4%
Arts & Humanities27,0907.6%
Total358,022100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 706

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 706

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 706 are males with 2 vehicles (174,216, accounting for 38.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (150,075, making up 42.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 706
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle11,888 (2.6%)9,389 (2.3%)
1 Vehicle69,121 (15.3%)85,950 (21.0%)
2 Vehicles174,216 (38.6%)150,075 (36.6%)
3 Vehicles111,615 (24.7%)92,695 (22.6%)
4 Vehicles53,981 (12.0%)46,352 (11.3%)
5 or more Vehicles30,424 (6.7%)25,437 (6.2%)
Total451,245 (100.0%)409,898 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 706

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 706 are 15 to 19 minutes (145,382 commuters, 17.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (120,357 commuters, 14.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (116,387 commuters, 14.3%).
Commute Time in Area Code 706
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes27,9863.5%
5 to 9 Minutes79,1969.8%
10 to 14 Minutes116,38714.3%
15 to 19 Minutes145,38217.9%
20 to 24 Minutes120,35714.8%
25 to 29 Minutes57,3017.1%
30 to 34 Minutes103,28412.7%
35 to 39 Minutes23,9873.0%
40 to 44 Minutes22,4002.8%
45 to 59 Minutes55,5846.9%
60 to 89 Minutes37,1754.6%
90 or more Minutes21,9122.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 706

The most common commute times in Area Code 706 are 15 to 19 minutes (74,446 commuters, 17.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (70,936 commuters, 18.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 706
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes16,019 (3.7%)11,967 (3.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes38,949 (9.0%)40,247 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes56,849 (13.2%)59,538 (15.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes74,446 (17.3%)70,936 (18.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes61,055 (14.2%)59,302 (15.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes30,115 (7.0%)27,186 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes58,374 (13.5%)44,910 (11.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes12,530 (2.9%)11,457 (3.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes11,487 (2.7%)10,913 (2.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes31,487 (7.3%)24,097 (6.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes24,320 (5.6%)12,855 (3.4%)
90 or more Minutes15,375 (3.6%)6,537 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 706

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 706 are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (63,466, 14.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (63,939, 16.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 706
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM29,794 (6.9%)13,771 (3.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM22,792 (5.3%)11,033 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM24,285 (5.6%)14,210 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM47,213 (11.0%)28,200 (7.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM43,740 (10.2%)37,282 (9.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM63,466 (14.7%)63,939 (16.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM46,676 (10.8%)51,779 (13.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM39,092 (9.1%)40,106 (10.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM16,213 (3.8%)20,427 (5.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM20,389 (4.7%)23,186 (6.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM8,190 (1.9%)11,606 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5,572 (1.3%)6,492 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM27,784 (6.5%)28,090 (7.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM35,800 (8.3%)29,824 (7.9%)
Total431,006 (100.0%)379,945 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 706

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 706

Of the total 732,470 dwellings in Area Code 706, owner-occupied units account for 492,285 (67.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 240,185 (32.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 706
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units492,28567.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units240,18532.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units732,470100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 706

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 706
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household200,95027.4%
2-Person Household257,86535.2%
3-Person Household117,62416.1%
4+ Person Household156,03121.3%
Total Housing Units732,470100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 706

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 706
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household114,461 (57.0%)86,489 (43.0%)
2-Person Household193,283 (75.0%)64,582 (25.0%)
3-Person Household79,306 (67.4%)38,318 (32.6%)
4+ Person Household105,235 (67.4%)50,796 (32.6%)
Total Housing Units492,285 (67.2%)240,185 (32.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 706

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 706
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School49,312 (55.9%)38,967 (44.1%)
High School Diploma136,226 (64.9%)73,689 (35.1%)
College/Associate Degree150,147 (64.4%)82,806 (35.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher156,600 (77.8%)44,723 (22.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 706

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 706
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years129,93517.7%
35 to 44 Years119,14316.3%
45 to 54 Years126,92117.3%
55 to 64 Years143,44619.6%
65 to 74 Years126,02117.2%
75 to 84 Years64,3098.8%
85 Years and Over22,6953.1%
Total732,470100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 706

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 706

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 706
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied492,285 (67.2%)$11,985,468
Renter-Occupied240,185 (32.8%)$5,583,006
Average732,470 (100.0%)$10,453,445

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 706

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 706
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00011,391 (2.3%)16,334 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9996,545 (1.3%)8,665 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99913,434 (2.7%)21,765 (9.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99917,157 (3.5%)15,771 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99917,441 (3.5%)17,926 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99936,903 (7.5%)33,089 (13.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99954,464 (11.1%)36,171 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99989,015 (18.1%)39,539 (16.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99971,116 (14.4%)24,696 (10.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99990,005 (18.3%)18,655 (7.8%)
$150,000 or more84,814 (17.2%)7,574 (3.2%)
Total492,285 (100.0%)240,185 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 706

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 706
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30046,392 (9.4%)6,627 (2.8%)
$300 to $49986,143 (17.5%)12,539 (5.2%)
$500 to $79982,879 (16.8%)51,150 (21.3%)
$800 to $99945,126 (9.2%)51,811 (21.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499107,326 (21.8%)74,341 (30.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99963,376 (12.9%)18,788 (7.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49929,825 (6.1%)4,316 (1.8%)
$2,500 to $2,99914,348 (2.9%)1,183 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more16,870 (3.4%)1,447 (0.6%)
Total492,285 (100.0%)240,185 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 706

Housing Structures in Area Code 706

Housing Structures in Area Code 706
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached521,74671.2%
Single Unit, Attached19,2142.6%
2 Unit Apartments17,4742.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments23,9513.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments23,4893.2%
10 or more Apartments43,0785.9%
Mobile Home / Other83,51811.4%
Total732,470100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 706

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 706
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached423,975 (81.3%)97,771 (18.7%)
Single Unit, Attached8,926 (46.5%)10,288 (53.5%)
2 Unit Apartments984 (5.6%)16,490 (94.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,903 (8.0%)22,048 (92.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments807 (3.4%)22,682 (96.6%)
10 or more Apartments954 (2.2%)42,124 (97.8%)
Mobile Home / Other54,736 (65.5%)28,782 (34.5%)
Total492,285 (67.2%)240,185 (32.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 706

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 706
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,442 (0.3%)6,030 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms9,835 (2.0%)37,838 (15.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms127,935 (26.0%)121,411 (50.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms198,636 (40.4%)57,089 (23.8%)
8 or more Rooms154,437 (31.4%)17,817 (7.4%)
Total492,285 (100.0%)240,185 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 706

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 706
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas123,018 (25.0%)44,239 (18.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas57,561 (11.7%)13,408 (5.6%)
Electricity298,383 (60.6%)177,137 (73.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,223 (0.3%)610 (0.3%)
Coal or Coke43 (0.0%)61 (0.0%)
All other Fuels9,971 (2.0%)2,694 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used2,086 (0.4%)2,036 (0.9%)
Total492,285 (100.0%)240,185 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 706

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 706
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12,104 (2.5%)32,399 (13.5%)
1 Vehicle115,393 (23.4%)110,964 (46.2%)
2 Vehicles197,079 (40.0%)68,783 (28.6%)
3 or more Vehicles167,709 (34.1%)28,039 (11.7%)
Total492,285 (100.0%)240,185 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 706

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 706

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units216,609275,676
Median Property Value$26,323,600$34,147,000
Median Household Income$9,043,685$60,046
Monthly Housing Costs$76,296$16,491
Real Estate Taxes$194,818$9,811

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 706

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 706
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00030,278 (14.0%)9,701 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99939,546 (18.3%)25,990 (9.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99998,374 (45.4%)157,535 (57.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99931,050 (14.3%)56,938 (20.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9999,992 (4.6%)16,982 (6.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9993,302 (1.5%)4,828 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more4,067 (1.9%)3,702 (1.3%)
Total216,609 (100.0%)275,676 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 706

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 706
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00011,770 (5.4%)4,368 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99933,320 (15.4%)6,166 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99922,346 (10.3%)14,712 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99929,706 (13.7%)14,557 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99940,564 (18.7%)24,758 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99925,678 (11.8%)48,451 (17.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99928,457 (13.1%)45,438 (16.5%)
$150,000 or more24,768 (11.4%)61,548 (22.3%)
Total216,609 (100.0%)275,676 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 706

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 706
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x79,611 (36.7%)14,304,214 (5,188.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x37,660 (17.4%)106,047 (38.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x23,264 (10.7%)66,748 (24.2%)
4.0x or more72,509 (33.5%)37,153 (13.5%)
Total216,609 (100.0%)275,676 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 706

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 706
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80076,772 (35.4%)1,532 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,49950,580 (23.4%)42,124 (15.3%)
$800 to $1,49974,515 (34.4%)66,384 (24.1%)
Total216,609 (100.0%)275,676 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 706

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 706

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 706
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years129,577 (94.6%)7,435 (5.4%)
6 to 18 Years312,361 (93.1%)23,261 (6.9%)
19 to 25 Years142,023 (78.0%)40,157 (22.0%)
26 to 34 Years163,905 (75.4%)53,531 (24.6%)
35 to 44 Years185,455 (80.0%)46,281 (20.0%)
45 to 54 Years200,181 (83.5%)39,564 (16.5%)
55 to 64 Years221,369 (86.9%)33,391 (13.1%)
65 to 74 Years202,861 (99.2%)1,685 (0.8%)
75 Years and older131,189 (99.5%)624 (0.5%)
Total1,688,921 (87.3%)245,929 (12.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 706

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 706
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born129,577 (94.6%)7,435 (5.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen312,361 (93.1%)23,261 (6.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen142,023 (78.0%)40,157 (22.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 706

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 706
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000224,353 (81.3%)51,522 (18.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999304,513 (82.4%)65,068 (17.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999287,565 (85.6%)48,366 (14.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999247,196 (88.9%)30,845 (11.1%)
$100,000 and over607,950 (92.8%)47,381 (7.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 706

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 706
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 668,520 (50.0%)67,478 (49.2%)
6 to 18 Years136,569 (40.7%)190,787 (56.9%)
19 to 25 Years22,733 (12.5%)124,300 (68.2%)
25 to 34 Years32,566 (15.0%)139,743 (64.3%)
35 to 44 Years33,134 (14.3%)163,445 (70.5%)
45 to 54 Years36,444 (15.2%)176,980 (73.8%)
55 to 64 Years61,609 (24.2%)178,776 (70.2%)
65 to 74 Years196,348 (96.0%)110,642 (54.1%)
75 Years and over130,292 (98.9%)75,494 (57.3%)
Total718,215 (37.1%)1,227,645 (63.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 706

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 706
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years539 (0.9%)603 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years13,478 (8.0%)8,966 (5.6%)
18 to 34 Years20,426 (9.8%)18,048 (8.2%)
35 to 64 Years58,360 (16.8%)65,343 (17.3%)
65 to 74 Years30,069 (31.5%)29,231 (26.8%)
75 Years and over28,364 (51.5%)38,405 (50.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 706

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 706: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years428 (0.7%)326 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years1,013 (0.6%)1,002 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years2,617 (1.3%)1,631 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years16,283 (4.7%)9,740 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years14,806 (15.5%)6,561 (6.0%)
75 Years and over15,850 (28.8%)14,366 (18.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 706: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years245 (0.4%)337 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years1,547 (0.9%)1,579 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years3,219 (1.5%)3,834 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years11,394 (3.3%)14,440 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,413 (5.7%)6,556 (6.0%)
75 Years and over5,680 (10.3%)7,945 (10.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 706: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11,586 (6.8%)6,674 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years14,688 (7.0%)10,888 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years21,344 (6.1%)23,895 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years6,446 (6.8%)6,629 (6.1%)
75 Years and over6,469 (11.7%)11,062 (14.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 706: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,390 (0.8%)1,230 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years3,760 (1.8%)3,405 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years29,040 (8.3%)40,741 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years16,546 (17.3%)20,055 (18.4%)
75 Years and over16,585 (30.1%)27,265 (35.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 706: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,564 (1.5%)1,436 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years2,879 (1.4%)1,774 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years9,903 (2.8%)11,189 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years4,854 (5.1%)4,220 (3.9%)
75 Years and over5,274 (9.6%)10,186 (13.3%)

Technology Access in Area Code 706

Computing Device Access in Area Code 706

Computing Device Access in Area Code 706
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop536,40073.2%
Smartphone626,83385.6%
Tablet430,99058.8%
No Computing Device60,2578.2%
Total732,470100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 706

Internet Access in Area Code 706
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1,1430.2%
Broadband Home483,46666.0%
Cellular Data Only98,73613.5%
Satellite Internet58,2608.0%
No Internet112,37715.3%
Total732,470100.0%

Area Code 706 Summary

Geography

Area code 706 is located in the state of Georgia, and covers the northern and central parts of the state. It includes the cities of Augusta, Columbus, Dalton, and Rome.

Social

Area code 706 is home to a diverse population, with a variety of cultures and backgrounds. The area is known for its friendly people and vibrant culture.

Economics

Area code 706 is home to a strong economy, with a variety of industries and businesses. The area is known for its manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism industries.

Demographics

Area code 706 is home to a population of over 1.5 million people. The population is diverse, with a variety of ethnicities and backgrounds. The median household income is around $50,000, and the median age is around 35.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 706?
Per Capita income in Area Code 706 is $30,979.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 706?
Median Family Income in Area Code 706 is $73,641.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 706?
Median Household Income in Area Code 706 is $61,491.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 706?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 706 is 29.8%.
Women in Area Code 706 earn 70.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 706?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 706 is $10,293.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 706 earn $10,293 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 706?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 706 is 76.82.
What is the Total Population of Area Code 706?
Total Population of Area Code 706 is 1,984,061.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 706?
Total Male Population of Area Code 706 is 974,507.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 706?
Total Female Population of Area Code 706 is 1,009,554.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 706?
There are 96.53 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 706.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 706?
There are 103.60 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 706.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 706?
Median Population Age in Area Code 706 is 42.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 706
Average Family Size in Area Code 706 is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 706
Average Household Size in Area Code 706 is 2.7 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 706?
There are 889,260 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 706.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 706?
55.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 706.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 706?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 706 is 5.7%.