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Duluth

Georgia · 33,815 residents (2025 est.) · 10.138 sq mi
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Duluth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,331. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $400,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,426
+47%since 2000
from 22,122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,198 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 2,182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+20%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:33,815 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K14K21K28K35K1990201020202024Duluth
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,331
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,088 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,417
+69%since 2000
from $29,185 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+16%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$400,800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,828
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $877 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
43.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+67%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(14,203)
Black11.7%(2,578)
Hispanic / Latino9%(2,002)
Asian12.8%(2,842)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.1%(14,616)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.6%(10,581)
Black23.7%(7,685)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(5,299)
Asian22.1%(7,164)
Other5.2%(1,697)
Diversity Score94.9%(30,768)
Diversity Score
95
+44%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.4%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
30.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 5.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 85.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 64.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 8.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duluth, Georgia?

Duluth, Georgia has about 32,426 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duluth, Georgia?

The typical household in Duluth, Georgia earns about $95,331 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duluth, Georgia expensive?

In Duluth, Georgia, the median home is worth about $400,800, and the typical rent is about $1,828 a month.

How educated are people in Duluth, Georgia?

About 53.7% of adults age 25 and over in Duluth, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duluth, Georgia?

About 8.9% of people in Duluth, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duluth, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Duluth, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,489 residents, a change of about 263 percent over that period.

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