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Duluth

Georgia · 31,873 residents · 10.138 sq mi
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Duluth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,377. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $254,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,873
+44%since 2000
from 22,122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,144 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 2,182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+14%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K14K21K28K35K1990201020202024Duluth
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,377
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,088 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,258
+17%since 2000
from $29,185 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,423
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $877 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
47.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(10,240)
Black21.4%(6,819)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(5,384)
Asian24.9%(7,929)
Other5.2%(1,647)
Diversity Score95%(30,284)
Diversity Score
95
+44%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
34.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duluth, Georgia?

Duluth, Georgia has about 31,873 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duluth, Georgia?

The typical household in Duluth, Georgia earns about $74,377 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 $254,200, and the typical rent is about $1,423 a month.

How educated are people in Duluth, Georgia?

About 50.8% 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 10.5% 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 22,936 residents, a change of about 257 percent over that period.

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