Economy & Jobs — Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,974 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,836 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 67,311 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 34.7% |
| Arts Food | 13.3% |
| Professional | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 148 |
| Fast Food | 127 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 125 |
| Law Offices | 92 |
| Real Estate Offices | 73 |
| Gas Stations | 61 |
| Insurance Agencies | 48 |
| Commercial Banks | 42 |
| Dental Offices | 40 |
| Bars | 38 |
| Beauty Salons | 36 |
| Coffee Shops | 36 |
| Fitness Centers | 31 |
| Grocery Stores | 27 |
| Liquor Stores | 26 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
