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Snellville

Georgia · 20,573 residents · 10.493 sq mi
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Snellville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,706. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value is $185,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,573
+34%since 2000
from 15,351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,961 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 1,463 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+5%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K14K17K20K23K1990201020202024Snellville
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,706
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,715 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,777
+11%since 2000
from $25,992 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
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
$185,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,522
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $792 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(13,400)
Black5.4%(823)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(628)
Asian2%(311)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.7%(4,103)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.9%(7,596)
Black39%(8,014)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(2,649)
Asian6%(1,238)
Other4.3%(879)
Diversity Score85.5%(17,587)
Diversity Score
85
+220%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
21.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Snellville, Georgia?

Snellville, Georgia has about 20,573 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Snellville, Georgia?

The typical household in Snellville, Georgia earns about $79,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Snellville, Georgia expensive?

In Snellville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $185,200, and the typical rent is about $1,522 a month.

How educated are people in Snellville, Georgia?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Snellville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Snellville, Georgia?

About 6.2% of people in Snellville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Snellville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Snellville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,489 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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