Census tract · Gwinnett County
Census Tract 505.21, Gwinnett County, Georgia
Census Tract 505.21, GEOID 13135050521, in Gwinnett County, Georgia, entirely within Lawrenceville. 6,499 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±804); the 2020 Census counted 5,738.
Residents, 2020-2024
6,499
±804 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,738
Median household income
$80,491
±$12,577 (90% margin)
Gwinnett County: $87,890
Median home value
$333,100
±$32,567 (90% margin)
Gwinnett County: $380,900
Median gross rent
$1,635
±$245 (90% margin)
Gwinnett County: $1,810
Where is Census Tract 505.21?
Census Tract 505.21 is one of 220 census tracts in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It covers 2.15 square miles of land, 2,671 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 13135050521, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 505.21: Tract 505.20 ($71,689), Tract 505.22 ($44,139), Tract 505.69 ($65,722), Tract 505.85 ($100,855) and Tract 505.89 ($83,169). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 505.21?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 505.21's population at 6,499 (±804) in 2,313 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,738 residents and 2,128 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 505.21 | Lawrenceville |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,499 ±804 | 30,954 |
| Households | 2,313 ±266 | 10,719 |
| Average household size | 2.81 ±0.31 | 2.82 |
| Housing units | 2,365 ±265 | 11,161 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 505.21?
The median resident of Census Tract 505.21 is 34.6 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 10.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 41.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 34.9%. 37.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 505.21 | Lawrenceville |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 ±2.3 | 32.9 |
| Under 18 years | 25.2% ±6.3 pts | 24.8% |
| 65 years and over | 10.0% ±1.9 pts | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 41.1% ±10.7 pts | 31.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 34.9% ±9.6 pts | 26.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.9% ±5.4 pts | 27.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±5.6 pts | 7.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±2.8 pts | 7.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 37.6% ±7.8 pts | 29.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 50.1% ±9.4 pts | 41.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±3.2 pts | 4.4% |
| With a disability | 10.4% ±4.0 pts | 13.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.7% ±4.6 pts | 18.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.1% ±5.4 pts | 83.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.5% ±7.4 pts | 26.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8% ±4.1 pts | 6.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 75.5% ±9.7 pts | 84.3% |
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 Census Tract 505.21 earn?
Half of the 2,313 households in Census Tract 505.21 earn less than $80,491 a year (±$12,577), against $87,890 across Gwinnett County: 142nd highest of the county's 219 tracts with a reliable estimate. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 505.21 | Lawrenceville |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,491 ±$12,577 | $61,561 |
| Mean household income | $92,151 ±$10,518 | $80,441 |
| Per capita income | $34,766 ±$4,220 | $29,195 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.1% ±4.0 pts | 15.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.8% ±7.6 pts | 22.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.9% ±5.2 pts | 13.6% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% ±2.6 pts | 96.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.6% ±7.3 pts | 91.9% |
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 Census Tract 505.21?
Owners occupy 49.8% of Census Tract 505.21's occupied homes and renters 50.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $333,100 by its owner (±$32,567). The median renter pays $1,635 a month including utilities, and 55.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 505.21 | Lawrenceville |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $333,100 ±$32,567 | $350,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,635 ±$245 | $1,613 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.7% ±13.3 pts | 54.8% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,761 ±$170 | $1,845 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 49.8% ±7.1 pts | 47.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 50.2% ±7.1 pts | 53.0% |
| Housing units | 2,365 ±265 | 11,161 |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.1% ±7.6 pts | 52.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 12.6% ±6.8 pts | 4.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.5% ±7.3 pts | 8.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% ±4.9 pts | 13.0% |
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 do people in Census Tract 505.21 get to work?
59.2% of Census Tract 505.21's workers drive alone and 11.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.9 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 505.21 | Lawrenceville |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.2% ±5.8 pts | 67.1% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±2.6 pts | 5.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 59.2% ±7.7 pts | 66.1% |
| Carpooled | 20.8% ±9.2 pts | 16.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% |
| Walked | 2.8% ±3.0 pts | 1.7% |
| Worked from home | 11.1% ±5.5 pts | 11.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.9 min ±2.5 | 32.1 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
How does Census Tract 505.21 compare with the other tracts in Gwinnett County?
Among Gwinnett County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 505.21 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Gwinnett County | In Lawrenceville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23rd of 220 | 3rd of 20 |
| Residents per square mile | 100th of 220 | 15th of 20 |
| Median household income | 142nd of 219 | 13th of 20 |
| Per capita income | 132nd of 220 | 8th of 20 |
| Median home value | 147th of 216 | 15th of 20 |
| Median gross rent | 175th of 206 | 16th of 19 |
| Poverty rate | 81st of 92 | 10th of 11 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 171st of 218 | 13th of 20 |
| Median age | 140th of 220 | 10th of 20 |
| Owner-occupied share | 169th of 214 | 17th of 19 |
The tracts next to it on Gwinnett County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 505.63 | 139th | $80,859±$25,215 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 507.35 | 140th | $80,764±$13,944 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 507.36 | 141st | $80,620±$26,905 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 505.21 | 142nd | $80,491±$12,577 |
| Tract 501.14 | 143rd | $80,346±$12,073 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 505.50 | 144th | $79,821±$15,129 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 503.24 | 145th | $79,259±$4,223 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 505.21?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 505.21 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections