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Suwanee

Georgia · 20,786 residents · 10.978 sq mi
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Suwanee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,372. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 12,061 residents. 61% 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 $325,800. Households here earn about 48% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% 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
20,786
+138%since 2000
from 8,725 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,893 / sq mi
+138%since 2000
from 795 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+13%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5206K12K18K24K1990201020202024Suwanee
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,372
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,038 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,591
+40%since 2000
from $29,712 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
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
$325,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,568
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $946 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+45%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(7,175)
Black6.3%(552)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(276)
Asian6.8%(592)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(3,198)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(9,683)
Black14.2%(2,955)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,832)
Asian25.3%(5,250)
Other2.9%(610)
Diversity Score84.5%(17,572)
Diversity Score
85
+131%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
21.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Suwanee, Georgia?

Suwanee, Georgia has about 20,786 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Suwanee, Georgia?

The typical household in Suwanee, Georgia earns about $90,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Suwanee, Georgia expensive?

In Suwanee, Georgia, the median home is worth about $325,800, and the typical rent is about $1,568 a month.

How educated are people in Suwanee, Georgia?

About 61.1% of adults age 25 and over in Suwanee, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Suwanee, Georgia?

About 11.3% of people in Suwanee, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Suwanee, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Suwanee, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,282 residents, a change of about 730 percent over that period.

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

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