Department of Community & Economic Development
| Director | Income | Cost of Living |
Director: Rick Jones (706) 653-4116
| 1995 | Number of Business Establishments | 7,971 |
| Number of Employees | 55,978 | |
| 1993 | Total Deposits in Commercial Banks | 1,779,795,000 |
| 1992 | Taxable Sales | $1,606,334,000 |
| 1993 | Total Personal Income | $3,227,647,000 |
| 1993 | Per Capita Income | $16,612 |
| 1993 | Per Capita Income (Georgia) | $19,249 |
| 1994 | Per Capita Income | $17,333 |
| 1994 | Per Capita Income (Georgia) | $19,066 |
| 1993 | 1993 Transfer Payments | $696,606,000 |
1990 Census data based on 1989 tax returns: Total 65,942
| Total Households By Income | Group | Percent* |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than $10,000 | 13,210 | 19.3% |
| $10,000-$24,999 | 20,793 | 32.0% |
| $25,000-$34,999 | 10,599 | 16.4% |
| $35,000-$49,999 | 10,548 | 16.0% |
| $50,000-$74,999 | 7,202 | 10.9% |
| $75,000-$99,999 | 1,846 | 2.8% |
| $100,000 or More | 1,744 | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income | $24,056 | |
| Poverty Status | Number | Percent* |
| Persons Below Poverty Level | 31,941 | 18.6% |
| Persons 65 Years and Over | 3,445 | 2% |
| Female-Headed Households | 4,837 | 7%** |
| *Percent of Total
Population **Percent of Total Households |
Cost of Living Index (2nd Quarter 1995)
Composite Grocery
| Urban Area & State | Index | Items | Housing | Utilities | Trans. | Health Care | Goods/ Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 100.9 | 99.7 | 100.1 | 106.2 | 95.5 | 107.6 | 101.0 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 98.2 | 97.0 | 91.4 | 108.3 | 101.9 | 96.4 | 101.5 |
| Birmingham, AL | 97.8 | 91.5 | 97.3 | 112.1 | 97.3 | 99.1 | 97.8 |
| Charlotte, NC | 99.1 | 97.4 | 98.7 | 100.5 | 93.3 | 104.6 | 100.5 |
| Columbia, SC | 95.3 | 95.4 | 92.2 | 98.9 | 92.3 | 92.3 | 98.0 |
| Columbus, GA | 95.1 | 94.6 | 88.3 | 95.4 | 91.9 | 93.1 | 102.2 |
| Greenville, SC | 97.3 | 100.6 | 91.5 | 100.7 | 91.7 | 94.3 | 102.0 |
| Huntsville, AL | 97.4 | 96.0 | 90.2 | 101.7 | 99.8 | 101.3 | 101.8 |
| Knoxville, TN | 95.4 | 94.0 | 87.2 | 112.4 | 88.3 | 92.3 | 101.4 |
| Macon, GA | 95.1 | 98.6 | 83.6 | 106.3 | 89.6 | 87.2 | 103.5 |
| Memphis, TN | 95.3 | 99.9 | 86.8 | 94.6 | 107.5 | 98.4 | 96.5 |
| Orlando, FL | 97.0 | 98.7 | 87.9 | 116.3 | 97.7 | 101.8 | 98.3 |
| Raleigh-Durham, NC | 99.9 | 97.1 | 100.7 | 105.4 | 94.4 | 109.6 | 99.1 |
| Tallahassee, FL | 102.6 | 103.0 | 102.6 | 103.7 | 100.2 | 100.8 | 103.0 |
| Tampa, FL | 96.6 | 99.3 | 97.7 | 102.1 | 94.7 | 101.0 | 92.7 |
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