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Gwinnett County

Georgia · 957,062 residents · 431.124 sq mi
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Gwinnett County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,787. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $235,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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
957,062
+63%since 2000
from 588,448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,220 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 1,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+11%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
290K478K666K854K1.0M1990201020202024Gwinnett County
2024980K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,787
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,537 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,935
+28%since 2000
from $25,006 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,331
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $824 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+39%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67%(394,164)
Black13.1%(76,837)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(64,137)
Asian7.2%(42,180)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(366,646)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(310,583)
Black26.9%(257,124)
Hispanic / Latino23%(220,460)
Asian13.2%(126,526)
Other3.2%(31,066)
Diversity Score93.1%(891,179)
Segregation Score35.7%(341,373)
Diversity Score
93
+49%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
25.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gwinnett County, Georgia?

Gwinnett County, Georgia has about 957,062 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gwinnett County, Georgia?

The typical household in Gwinnett County, Georgia earns about $72,787 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gwinnett County, Georgia expensive?

In Gwinnett County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $235,700, and the typical rent is about $1,331 a month.

How educated are people in Gwinnett County, Georgia?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gwinnett County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gwinnett County, Georgia?

About 10.5% of people in Gwinnett County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gwinnett County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Gwinnett County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 604,152 residents, a change of about 171 percent over that period.

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