Representative Nikema Williams, Democratic from Georgia

Nikema Williams

Georgia's 5th congressional district

Representative Nikema Williams represents Georgia's 5th congressional district, serving 764,559 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $76,330 and an unemployment rate of 6.2%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

764,559Population
↑ 8,240
$76,330Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $264
6.2%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↑ 0.3%
12.4%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↑ 0.4%
47.7%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,597Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $150
5.0%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
27.5 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↓ 0.5 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

Georgia District 5 Demographics

Median Age 34.3 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 47.7% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 49.8% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 12.4% (vs 12.4%) · Income $76,330 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
Healthcare accessRent burden

Age Distribution

Skews younger than the national average (median age 34.3 vs 38.5 nationally). 36% of residents are in the 20–39 working-age bracket — housing affordability, student debt, and workforce messaging indexes high.

Race & Ethnicity

A majority-minority district. Black residents are the largest group at 48.6%. Also significant: White (32.2%), Hispanic (10.8%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

Highly educated: 49.8% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, well above the 33.7% national average. 9.4% of residents lack a high school diploma. 22.4% hold a post-graduate degree.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $76,330, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 47.7% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,597. Median home value is $371,800.

How People Get to Work

56.3% drive alone. Average commute is 27.5 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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