Athens-Clarke County (MSA)

 

Athens-Clarke County is one of 366 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) in the nation. Its 2010 population of 192,821 ranked 219th in the nation.

PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME

In 2010 Athens-Clarke County had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $30,238. This PCPI ranked 316th in the United States and was 76 percent of the national average, $39,791. The 2010 PCPI reflected an increase of 1.4 percent from 2009. The 2009-2010 national change was 3.0 percent. In 2000 the PCPI of Athens-Clarke County was $23,145 and ranked 302nd in the United States. The 2000-2010 compound annual growth rate of PCPI was 2.7 percent. The compound annual growth rate for the nation was 2.8 percent.
 
Per Capita Personal Income, 2010
Per Capita Income as a Percent of the United States

TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME

CAGR: compound annual growth rate
 2009-10 percent change2000-2010 CAGR
Athens-Clarke County 1.8 % 4.2 %
U.S. 3.8 % 3.7 %

In 2010 Athens-Clarke County had a total personal income (TPI) of $5,830,525*. This TPI ranked 234th in the United States. In 2000 the TPI of Athens-Clarke County was $3,859,672* and ranked 236th in the United States.

*Note: Total personal income estimates are in thousands of dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

COMPONENTS OF TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME

Total personal income includes net earnings by place of residence; dividends, interest, and rent; and personal current transfer receipts received by the residents of Athens-Clarke County.
 
Percent Contribution to Total Personal Income
Athens-Clarke County, GA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) United States

 

 

2000

 

 

2010
  Net earnings by place of residence
  Dividends, interest, and rent
  Personal current transfer receipts
 
2009-2010 percent change
  Athens-Clarke County, GA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) U.S.
Net earnings 1.0 % 3.6 %
Dividends, interest, and rent - 1.1 % 1.6 %
Personal current transfer receipts 7.8 % 6.7 %
 
2000-2010 compound annual growth rate
  Athens-Clarke County, GA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) U.S.
Net earnings 3.5 % 3.2 %
Dividends, interest, and rent 3.1 % 2.1 %
Personal current transfer receipts 8.9 % 7.7 %