Gwinnett County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13135 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 979,864 #51 / 3,222
98th
Median Household Income $87,890 +17.0% #352 / 3,222
89th
Median Age 36.0 years -7.5% #2,873 / 3,222
11th
Median Home Value $380,900 +35.1% #339 / 3,222
89th
Median Gross Rent $1,810 +55.6% #92 / 3,222
97th
Poverty Rate 10.8% -14.2% #974 / 3,222
70th

Demographics

Gwinnett County has a population of 979,864, making it the #51 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.0 years, which is 7.5% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

71.6%
Native Born
28.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Gwinnett County is $87,890, ranking #352 out of 3,222 counties — 17.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.8% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.

Median Household Income
$87,890 +17.0% vs nat'l
Rank #352 of 3,222
89th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,906 −5.7% vs nat'l
Rank #960 of 3,222
70th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.8% −14.2% vs nat'l
Rank #974 of 3,222
70th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.2% −20.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,441 of 3,222
55th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.0% +15.8% vs nat'l
Rank #312 of 3,222
90th percentile
Mean Commute Time
36.2 min +31.3% vs nat'l
Rank #203 of 3,222
94th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Gwinnett County is $380,900 (+35.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,810/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.3%.

Median Home Value
$380,900 +35.1% vs nat'l
Rank #339 of 3,222
89th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,810 +55.6% vs nat'l
Rank #92 of 3,222
97th percentile
Homeownership Rate
66.3% +2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,642 of 3,222
18th percentile
66.3% Homeownership

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Health

84.8% of residents in Gwinnett County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.5% below the national rate.

84.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
84.8% −7.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,896 of 3,222
10th percentile

About Gwinnett County, Georgia

Gwinnett County, Georgia has a total population of 979,864, making it the 51st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gwinnett County is 36.0 years, which is 7.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Gwinnett County is $87,890, which ranks #352 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.

The median home value in Gwinnett County is $380,900, 35.1% above the national median. Renters in Gwinnett County pay a median gross rent of $1,810 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Gwinnett County, 39.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.2 min.

Gwinnett County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 30.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (27.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.7%).

All data for Gwinnett County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.