District 31
District 31 is growing and changing fast. That brings opportunity, but it also puts real pressure on roads, schools, healthcare, housing, and everyday quality of life. This page breaks down what the numbers say, what they mean for the people who live here, and why we need leadership that plans ahead.
BY THE NUMBERS:
Georgia State Senate District 31 includes communities across Paulding and Polk Counties and is one of the fastest-growing areas in the state.
215,000
RESIDENTS
+46,000
NEW RESIDENTS SINCE 2010
2
COUNTIES
38.1 MIN
AVERAGE COMMUTE
8.4%
UNINSURED
Georgia Senate District 31 By the Numbers
What the data shows:
District 31 is growing. FAST.
In just over a decade, we added more than 46,000 neighbors. That’s new families, new businesses, and a lot more kids in our schools.
Growth is great. But it also puts real pressure on roads, schools, housing, and healthcare.
The state shouldn’t be surprised by growth like this. We can see it coming.
Good leadership plans for it.
I want to make sure District 31 gets the infrastructure and investment it needs so our community can grow without losing the quality of life that brought people here in the first place.
What the data shows:
District 31 runs on cars.
More than three-quarters of workers drive alone to work, and the average commute is almost 40 minutes.
That’s a lot of time sitting in traffic.
Time that could be spent with family, relaxing after work, or just living life instead of staring at brake lights.
We need smarter transportation planning in northwest Georgia so people have better options and shorter, less stressful commutes.
What the data shows:
Most people in District 31 get their health insurance through their job.
About 56% of residents rely on employer-provided coverage, while others use Medicaid, Medicare, or individual plans.
Even with all those systems combined, more than 8% of people in our district still lack health insurance.
And tying healthcare to employment?
Honestly, that’s a pretty shaky system.
If someone loses their job, changes careers, or starts a small business, they shouldn’t suddenly lose access to healthcare.
Healthcare should be available when people need it, which is often unexpectedly.
I believe healthcare should be treated as a basic right, and I’ll fight for policies that make coverage more accessible, more stable, and more affordable for the people of District 31.
What the data shows:
District 31 is full of hardworking middle-class families.
A large share of households fall into the middle-income and upper-middle-income ranges, and the median household income is about $90,000.
On paper, that might sound comfortable.
But most families know the reality is more complicated.
Housing costs have risen.
Healthcare is expensive.
Childcare is expensive.
Gas, groceries, and everyday life cost more than they used to.
Even families who are doing “well” statistically are feeling squeezed.
We should focus on policies that help people keep more of what they earn, reduce unnecessary costs, and make it easier for families to build real long-term financial stability.
What It All Means for District 31
District 31 is a great place to live. People are moving here because they want to build their lives and raise their families here.
But the numbers on this page tell an important story.
Our district is growing fast.
People are spending too much time sitting in traffic.
Healthcare is still tied too closely to employment.
And even middle-class families are feeling squeezed by rising costs.
None of these problems are unsolvable. But they do require leadership that focuses on real life instead of political theater.
Good government should help communities plan for growth, improve infrastructure, expand opportunity, and make everyday life a little easier for working families.
That’s the kind of leadership I want to bring to the Georgia State Senate.
District 31 deserves a future where growth is managed wisely, families have real economic security, and people spend more time living their lives and less time worrying about the basics.