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Paulding County

Georgia · 142,324 residents · 312.385 sq mi
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Paulding County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,348. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. Median home value is $149,600. Households here earn about 26% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
142,324
+74%since 2000
from 81,678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
456 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+8%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K69K110K151K193K1990201020202024Paulding County
2024179K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,348
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,161 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,450
+17%since 2000
from $19,974 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+21%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(73,188)
Black6.9%(5,634)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1,398)
Asian0.4%(324)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(17,265)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75%(106,739)
Black16.7%(23,810)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(7,264)
Asian0.9%(1,237)
Other2.1%(3,044)
Diversity Score50.6%(71,962)
Diversity Score
51
+139%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 32.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paulding County, Georgia?

Paulding County, Georgia has about 142,324 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paulding County, Georgia earns about $62,348 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 $149,600, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Paulding County, Georgia?

About 20.8% 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 8.2% 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 100,713 residents, a change of about 242 percent over that period.

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