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Paulding County

Georgia · 168,661 residents · 312.385 sq mi
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Paulding County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,154. The county has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 86,983 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $184,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
168,661
+106%since 2000
from 81,678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
540 / sq mi
+106%since 2000
from 261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+17%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K69K110K151K193K1990201020202024Paulding County
2024179K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,154
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,161 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,766
+49%since 2000
from $19,974 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,198
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+25%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(108,444)
Black21.7%(36,609)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(12,564)
Asian1.1%(1,926)
Other3.8%(6,445)
Diversity Score64.6%(109,030)
Segregation Score27.4%(46,160)
Diversity Score
65
+206%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 32.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paulding County, Georgia?

Paulding County, Georgia has about 168,661 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paulding County, Georgia earns about $74,154 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 $184,000, and the typical rent is about $1,198 a month.

How educated are people in Paulding County, Georgia?

About 23.9% 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 6.9% 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 127,050 residents, a change of about 305 percent over that period.

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