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Flowery Branch

Georgia · 9,391 residents · 7.213 sq mi
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Flowery Branch is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,703. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,585 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $291,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 171%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,391
+420%since 2000
from 1,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,302 / sq mi
+420%since 2000
from 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+19%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2993K6K9K12K1990201020202024Flowery Branch
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,703
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,478 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,953
+135%since 2000
from $16,970 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,100
+171%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,197
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $587 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+68%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(1,368)
Black13.2%(238)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(175)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.2%(871)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(6,580)
Black8.6%(810)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(1,195)
Asian3.9%(363)
Other3.5%(325)
Diversity Score58.7%(5,511)
Diversity Score
59
+22%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.2%
+39.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flowery Branch, Georgia?

Flowery Branch, Georgia has about 9,391 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Flowery Branch, Georgia?

The typical household in Flowery Branch, Georgia earns about $85,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flowery Branch, Georgia expensive?

In Flowery Branch, Georgia, the median home is worth about $291,100, and the typical rent is about $1,197 a month.

How educated are people in Flowery Branch, Georgia?

About 45.2% of adults age 25 and over in Flowery Branch, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flowery Branch, Georgia?

About 5.5% of people in Flowery Branch, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Flowery Branch, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Flowery Branch, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,126 residents, a change of about 642 percent over that period.

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

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