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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Paulding County

Georgia · 81,678 residents · 312.385 sq mi
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Paulding County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,161. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $103,600. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

81,678
+96%since 1990
from 41,611 in 1990
1990 – 2025
261 / sq mi
+96%since 1990
from 133 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.2
+5%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
28K69K110K151K193K1990201020202024Paulding County
2024179K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,161
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,085 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,974
+62%since 1990
from $12,322 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.5%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$103,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$628
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $442 in 1990
US average: $602
86.8%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
13.2% rent
2.0
−4%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(39,623)
Black3.9%(1,638)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(218)
Asian0.3%(124)
Diversity Score12.6%(5,258)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(73,188)
Black6.9%(5,634)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1,398)
Asian0.4%(324)
Diversity Score21.1%(17,265)
21
+67%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.8%
+16.7 ptssince 1990
from 64.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.1 min
+6%since 1990
from 30.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paulding County, Georgia?

Paulding County, Georgia has about 81,678 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Paulding County, Georgia earns about $52,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paulding County, Georgia expensive?

In Paulding County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $103,600, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Paulding County, Georgia?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Paulding County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paulding County, Georgia?

About 5.5% of people in Paulding County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paulding County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Paulding County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40,067 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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

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