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Gwinnett County, Georgia
Gwinnett County, Georgia. Gwinnett County had 1,018,099 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.3% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 17 places (16 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 220 census tracts. GEOID 13135.
Gwinnett County is one of the 29 counties of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,018,099
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 957,062 · ACS 2020-2024: 979,864
Median household income
$87,890
±$1,617 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$380,900
±$2,957 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,810
±$15 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Gwinnett County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 957,062 residents in Gwinnett County. The Census Bureau estimates 1,018,099 for July 1, 2025, up 6.3% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 979,864 over 431 square miles of land.
| Measure | Gwinnett County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 979,864 | 10,940,407 | +64,818 |
| Households | 327,043±1,100 | 4,074,366 | +33,713 |
| Average household size | 2.98±0.01 | 2.62 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 340,962±165 | 4,541,835 | +31,796 |
Gwinnett County's population since 2000
From 588,448 in 2000 to 1,018,099 in 2025: up 73.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Gwinnett County?
Gwinnett County holds 17 places: 16 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Peachtree Corners with 42,519 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Peachtree Corners | 42,243 | $82,139 |
|---|---|---|
| Duluth | 31,873 | $95,331 |
| Lawrenceville | 30,629 | $61,561 |
| Sugar Hill | 25,076 | $107,389 |
| Suwanee | 20,786 | $103,260 |
| Snellville | 20,573 | $89,896 |
| Norcross | 17,209 | $75,266 |
| Lilburn | 14,502 | $63,581 |
| Buford | 17,144 | $69,471 |
| Mountain Park, Gwinnett County | 13,089 | $96,166 |
| Dacula | 6,882 | $100,821 |
| GraysonGEOID 1334596 | 4,730 | $131,293 |
| Braselton | 13,403 | $120,984 |
| Loganville | 14,127 | $83,605 |
| Berkeley Lake | 2,054 | $165,909 |
| Auburn | 7,495 | $77,034 |
| Rest HavenGEOID 1364792 | 45 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gwinnett County?
The median resident of Gwinnett County is 36.0 years old; 26.0% are under 18 and 11.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 30.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 27.8%. 28.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gwinnett County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0±0.2 | 37.6 | +0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 26.0%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.3%±0.1 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.7% | 11.0% | +2.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 30.6%±0.1 pts | 49.1% | −6.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 27.8%±0.3 pts | 30.7% | +0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 13.2%±0.1 pts | 4.5% | +1.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 28.4%±0.5 pts | 11.2% | +2.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 38.1%±0.6 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±0.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9%±0.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.2%±0.5 pts | 12.4% | −1.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.9%±0.4 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.0%±0.7 pts | 34.9% | +2.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.9%±0.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±0.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gwinnett County earn?
Half of Gwinnett County's 327,043 households earn less than $87,890 a year (±$1,617), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $87,411 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gwinnett County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,890±$1,617 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $113,877±$1,776 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,906±$579 | $40,924 | +$1,202 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.8%±0.7 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.7%±1.2 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.8%±0.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6%±0.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gwinnett County?
Owners occupy 66.3% of Gwinnett County's occupied homes and renters 33.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $380,900 by its owner (±$2,957). The median renter pays $1,810 a month including utilities, and 51.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gwinnett County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $380,900±$2,957 | $303,300 | +$112,732 |
| Median gross rent | $1,810±$15 | $1,393 | +$245 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.3%±1.7 pts | 43.4% | +9.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,050±$30 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.3%±0.7 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 340,962±165 | 4,541,835 | +31,796 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1%±0.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.6%±0.5 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.1%±0.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Gwinnett County building?
Builders took permits for 3,946 new housing units across Gwinnett County in 2025 (2,950 single-family), 3.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gwinnett County get to work?
66.7% of Gwinnett County's workers drive alone and 18.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Gwinnett County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.6%±0.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±0.3 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.7%±0.6 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.8%±0.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.4%±0.6 pts | 15.9% | +12.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.8 min±0.3 | 28.3 min | −1.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Gwinnett County's census tracts?
Gwinnett County is divided into 220 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $32,738 (Tract 504.39) to $193,333 (Tract 503.22).
All 220 census tracts of Gwinnett County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Gwinnett County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 54th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 159 |
| Median household income | 16th of 159 |
| Median home value | 9th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 134th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th of 159 |
| Median age | 142nd of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gwinnett County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.