Paulding County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13223 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 178,909 #384 / 3,222
88th
Median Household Income $98,031 +30.4% #182 / 3,222
94th
Median Age 36.9 years -5.1% #2,761 / 3,222
14th
Median Home Value $326,300 +15.8% #504 / 3,222
84th
Median Gross Rent $1,772 +52.4% #109 / 3,222
97th
Poverty Rate 6.6% -47.2% #168 / 3,222
95th

Demographics

Paulding County has a population of 178,909, making it the #384 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.9 years, which is 5.1% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.1%
Native Born
7.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Paulding County is $98,031, ranking #182 out of 3,222 counties — 30.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.6% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.

Median Household Income
$98,031 +30.4% vs nat'l
Rank #182 of 3,222
94th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,871 −5.8% vs nat'l
Rank #967 of 3,222
70th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.6% −47.2% vs nat'l
Rank #168 of 3,222
95th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.5% −15.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,658 of 3,222
49th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.5% −12.5% vs nat'l
Rank #804 of 3,222
75th percentile
Mean Commute Time
43.3 min +56.7% vs nat'l
Rank #26 of 3,222
99th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Paulding County is $326,300 (+15.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,772/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.8%.

Median Home Value
$326,300 +15.8% vs nat'l
Rank #504 of 3,222
84th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,772 +52.4% vs nat'l
Rank #109 of 3,222
97th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.8% +25.4% vs nat'l
Rank #514 of 3,222
84th percentile
80.8% Homeownership

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Health

89.9% of residents in Paulding County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% below the national rate.

89.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.9% −1.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,165 of 3,222
33th percentile

About Paulding County, Georgia

Paulding County, Georgia has a total population of 178,909, making it the 384th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Paulding County is 36.9 years, which is 5.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Paulding County is $98,031, which ranks #182 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.

The median home value in Paulding County is $326,300, 15.8% above the national median. Renters in Paulding County pay a median gross rent of $1,772 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Paulding County, 29.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 43.3 min.

Paulding County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (23.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.7%).

All data for Paulding 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.