Paulding County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13223 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 178,909 | — | #384 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $98,031 | +30.4% | #182 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.9 years | -5.1% | #2,761 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $326,300 | +15.8% | #504 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,772 | +52.4% | #109 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | -47.2% | #168 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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89.9% of residents in Paulding County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% below the national rate.
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.