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Duluth

Georgia · 26,600 residents · 10.138 sq mi
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Duluth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,792. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $201,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,600
+20%since 2000
from 22,122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,624 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 2,182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+7%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K14K21K28K35K1990201020202024Duluth
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,792
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,088 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,725
+2%since 2000
from $29,185 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$985
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $877 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+34%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(11,028)
Black19.5%(5,196)
Hispanic / Latino14%(3,732)
Asian22.2%(5,905)
Other3.1%(822)
Diversity Score90.2%(23,999)
Diversity Score
90
+37%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
30.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duluth, Georgia?

Duluth, Georgia has about 26,600 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duluth, Georgia?

The typical household in Duluth, Georgia earns about $59,792 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 $201,100, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in Duluth, Georgia?

About 47.5% 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 7.4% 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 17,663 residents, a change of about 198 percent over that period.

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