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Braselton

Georgia · 18,496 residents (2025 est.) · 13.285 sq mi
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Braselton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,984. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 13,972 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $459,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 56% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,178
+1159%since 2000
from 1,206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,142 / sq mi
+114%since 2009
from 534 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+3%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18,496 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
04K8K12K17K1990201020202024Braselton
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.7%(560)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(913)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146%(910)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.1%(1,082)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.5%(984)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.5%(1,600)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.2%(2,607)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.5%(1,902)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.6%(1,608)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.3%(1,861)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.2%(785)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(366)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,984
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,658
+50%since 2000
from $39,135 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.9%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−18%since 2010
from 0.511 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,400
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,082
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−7%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,075)
Black1.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(40)
Asian5.6%(67)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(10,819)
Black7.5%(1,145)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(2,004)
Asian5.1%(770)
Other2.9%(440)
Diversity Score
58
+33%since 2009
from 44 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican2.9%(445)
Venezuelan2.7%(415)
Mexican1.7%(265)
Puerto Rican1.7%(255)
Peruvian1.6%(246)
Colombian1.4%(217)
Cuban0.4%(55)
Ecuadorian0.2%(32)
Chilean0.1%(16)
Panamanian0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Korean1.9%(285)
Vietnamese1.2%(182)
Asian Indian0.8%(121)
Cambodian0.7%(106)
Chinese0.3%(52)
Filipino0.1%(18)
Thai0%(6)
Ancestry
English12.7%(1,925)
German11%(1,673)
Irish9.6%(1,455)
American7.5%(1,134)
Italian5.4%(824)
Polish2.2%(338)
Scottish2.2%(330)
French1.6%(239)
West Indian1.3%(200)
Haitian1.1%(174)
Russian1%(145)
Swedish1%(145)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.6%(98)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(85)
Hungarian0.5%(75)
Greek0.4%(62)
Norwegian0.4%(60)
Welsh0.4%(54)
Arab0.3%(51)
Egyptian0.3%(51)
Nigerian0.3%(38)
Guyanese0.2%(37)
Ukrainian0.2%(30)
Romanian0.2%(29)
British0.2%(26)
Jamaican0.2%(26)
Swiss0.1%(21)
Belgian0.1%(20)
Lithuanian0.1%(16)
Czech0.1%(15)
Danish0.1%(13)
Finnish0.1%(12)
Austrian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest South American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 5.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2017
from 91.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 84.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 7.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.8%(1,691)
Married65.3%(4,128)
Widowed1.9%(123)
Divorced6%(378)
Women 15+
Never married19.8%(1,279)
Married58.9%(3,813)
Widowed8.1%(525)
Divorced13.3%(858)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braselton, Georgia?

Braselton, Georgia has about 15,178 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Braselton, Georgia?

The typical household in Braselton, Georgia earns about $120,984 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Braselton, Georgia expensive?

In Braselton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $459,400, and the typical rent is about $2,082 a month.

How educated are people in Braselton, Georgia?

About 44.6% of adults age 25 and over in Braselton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Braselton, Georgia?

About 6.2% of people in Braselton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Braselton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Braselton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,771 residents, a change of about 3629 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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