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Dacula

Georgia · 9,373 residents (2025 est.) · 5.215 sq mi
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Dacula is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,821. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $359,000. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 30% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,444
+93%since 2000
from 3,848 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,427 / sq mi
+60%since 2009
from 892 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
32.1
−2%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,373 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Dacula
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.5%(705)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.6%(861)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.6%(643)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.4%(404)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(225)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3418.9%(1,407)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.6%(1,090)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.3%(988)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647%(524)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.5%(410)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.4%(176)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.1%(11)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,821
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,525 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,464
+65%since 2000
from $19,720 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
+29%since 2010
from 0.262 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$359,000
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,836
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+44%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
68
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%(3,426)
Black4.2%(163)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(143)
Asian1.5%(59)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(2,865)
Black37.4%(2,786)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(1,109)
Asian4.9%(362)
Other4.3%(322)
Diversity Score
86
+46%since 2009
from 59 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
Mexican5.1%(379)
Uruguayan2%(152)
Venezuelan1.8%(132)
Guatemalan1.6%(120)
Salvadoran1.3%(95)
Puerto Rican1.1%(81)
Colombian0.9%(67)
Ecuadorian0.6%(42)
Dominican0.3%(21)
Peruvian0.2%(12)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Asian origin
Cambodian2.5%(187)
Korean1.3%(99)
Vietnamese0.8%(59)
Thai0.2%(17)
Ancestry
West Indian17.2%(1,277)
Haitian15.5%(1,155)
German14%(1,042)
English12.9%(961)
American9.7%(722)
Italian5.4%(399)
Irish3.2%(239)
Polish1.4%(106)
Romanian1.2%(90)
Scottish0.9%(67)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
French0.6%(48)
Russian0.6%(46)
Greek0.4%(33)
Jamaican0.4%(31)
Hungarian0.4%(27)
Nigerian0.4%(27)
Dutch0.3%(23)
Swiss0.2%(14)
Arab0.1%(8)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest West Indian population · Largest Haitian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
2.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.6%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
23.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−59.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 86.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 67.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2016
from 31.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.9%(705)
Married68.1%(1,724)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced4%(102)
Women 15+
Never married22.6%(611)
Married58.3%(1,576)
Widowed5.3%(143)
Divorced13.8%(374)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dacula, Georgia?

Dacula, Georgia has about 7,444 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dacula, Georgia?

The typical household in Dacula, Georgia earns about $100,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dacula, Georgia expensive?

In Dacula, Georgia, the median home is worth about $359,000, and the typical rent is about $1,836 a month.

How educated are people in Dacula, Georgia?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dacula, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dacula, Georgia?

About 6.6% of people in Dacula, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dacula, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dacula, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,227 residents, a change of about 236 percent over that period.

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

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