Gwinnett County, GA

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2021 Population

948,505

2.38% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.7

0.563% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.5%

0.0806% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$75,853

4.21% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$256,700

8.91% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

474,954

2.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Gwinnett County, GA had a population of 949k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $75,853. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Gwinnett County, GA grew from 926,414 to 948,505, a 2.38% increase and its median household income grew from $72,787 to $75,853, a 4.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gwinnett County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (35.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (12.3%), Other (Hispanic) (8.4%), and White (Hispanic) (7.55%).

None of the households in Gwinnett County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.8% of the residents in Gwinnett County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gwinnett County, GA are Gwinnett Technical College (3,532 degrees awarded in 2021), Georgia Gwinnett College (1,208 degrees), and Altierus Career College-Norcross (416 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Gwinnett County, GA was $256,700, and the homeownership rate was 66.9%.

Most people in Gwinnett County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Gwinnett County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Gwinnett County, GA borders Barrow County, GA, DeKalb County, GA, Forsyth County, GA, Fulton County, GA, Hall County, GA, Jackson County, GA, Rockdale County, GA, and Walton County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Gwinnett County, GA is home to a population of 949k people, from which 86.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 25.8% of Gwinnett County, GA residents were born outside of the country (245k people).

In 2021, there were 1.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (333k people) in Gwinnett County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 262k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 116k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

86.8%

2021 Citizenship

86.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 86.8% of Gwinnett County, GA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Gwinnett County, GA was 86.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gwinnett County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gwinnett County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
333k ± 985
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
262k ± 2.06k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 1.23k

21.6%

Hispanic Population

205k people

21.6% of the people in Gwinnett County, GA are hispanic (205k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Gwinnett County, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
226,399 ± 11,557 people
India
100,869 ± 7,760 people
Jamaica
46,494 ± 5,282 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 226,399 Georgia residents, followed by India with 100,869 and Jamaica with 46,494.

Foreign-Born Population

25.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

245k people

25.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

234k people

As of 2021, 25.8% of Gwinnett County, GA residents (245k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gwinnett County, GA was 25.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gwinnett County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
10,007 ± 1,083
Gulf War (2001-)
9,572 ± 1,002
Gulf War (1990s)
9,282 ± 1,095

Gwinnett County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Gwinnett County, GA employs 475k people. The largest industries in Gwinnett County, GA are Retail Trade (55,911 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (52,298 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (41,179 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($80,000), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,464), and Information ($69,362).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,211. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

475k

2021 Value

± 7,271

2.2%

1 Year growth

± 2.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Gwinnett County, GA grew at a rate of 2.2%, from 465k employees to 475k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gwinnett County, GA, are Management Occupations (54,227 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (53,488 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (51,051 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gwinnett County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

475k

2021 Value

± 7,271

2.2%

1 Year growth

± 2.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Gwinnett County, GA grew at a rate of 2.2%, from 465k employees to 475k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gwinnett County, GA, are Retail Trade (55,911 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (52,298 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (41,179 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gwinnett County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Gwinnett County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,626

Median earning men ± $1,173

$36,189

Median earning women ± $840

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($70,896), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,025), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,013).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($59,208), Public Administration ($53,668), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,681).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

9,004
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
6,673
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
5,609
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$6.01M
Manufacturing
$5.55M
Wholesale Trade
$5.29M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Gwinnett County, GA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Gwinnett County, GA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Gwinnett County, GA awarded 5,802 degrees. The student population of Gwinnett County, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,920 male students and 12,365 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gwinnett County, GA are Black or African American (1,928 and 33.7%), followed by White (1,898 and 33.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1,026 and 17.9%), and Asian (535 and 9.34%).

The largest universities in Gwinnett County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Gwinnett Technical College (3,532 and 60.9%), Georgia Gwinnett College (1,208 and 20.8%), and Altierus Career College-Norcross (416 and 7.17%).

The most popular majors in Gwinnett County, GA are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (414 and 7.14%), General Business (379 and 6.53%), and Computer & Information Systems Security (338 and 5.83%).

The median tuition costs in Gwinnett County, GA are $4,800 for private four year colleges, and $3,214 and $12,000 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Gwinnett County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 43.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 21,285 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 21,285 students enrolled in Gwinnett County, GA, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 7,388 records, of which 60.5% were women and 39.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
123 degrees awarded
General Business
379 degrees awarded
Information Technology
164 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Gwinnett County, GA was General Psychology with 123 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Gwinnett County, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Gwinnett Technical College
3,532 degrees awarded
Georgia Gwinnett College
1,208 degrees awarded
Altierus Career College-Norcross
416 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gwinnett Technical College with 3,532 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,638 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gwinnett County, GA, which is 0.834 times less than the 3,164 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 1,928 degrees mean that there were 1.02 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,898 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($14,798) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,734) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,750) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.29M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.52M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gwinnett County, GA was $256,700 in 2021, which is 1.05 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $235,700 to $256,700, a 8.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Gwinnett County, GA is 66.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Gwinnett County, GA have an average commute time of 33.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gwinnett County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Gwinnett County, GA is $75,853. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Gwinnett County, GA was Census Tract 503.08 with a value of $189,306, followed by Census Tract 503.22 and Census Tract 503.21, with respective values of $168,676 and $156,438.

In 2022, 16.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Gwinnett County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.35%.

Housing

Property

$256,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,783

$209,460

Median Property Taxes

±$4,152

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gwinnett County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gwinnett County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.9%

Homeownership

2021

69.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.9% of the housing units in Gwinnett County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gwinnett County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 503.08
Census Tract 503.22
Census Tract 503.21

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Gwinnett County, GA was Census Tract 503.08 with a value of $189,306, followed by Census Tract 503.22 and Census Tract 503.21, with respective values of $168,676 and $156,438.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Gwinnett County, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,853

Median Household Income

± $1,283

313k

Number of Households

± 5,643

In 2021, the median household income of the 313k households in Gwinnett County, GA grew to $75,853 from the previous year's value of $72,787.

The following chart displays the households in Gwinnett County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gwinnett County, GA is from Georgia.

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.2%)
Worked At Home (11.9%)
Carpooled (11.3%)

In 2021, 74.2% of workers in Gwinnett County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.9%) and those who carpooled to work (11.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gwinnett County, GA have a longer commute time (33.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.77% of the workforce in Gwinnett County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gwinnett County, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Gwinnett County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gwinnett County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 16.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Gwinnett County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.35%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gwinnett County, GA (99k out of 942k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gwinnett County, GA is Hispanic, followed by White and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 13.5% of the children was living in poverty in Gwinnett County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 221 in Gwinnett County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 35.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

84.1% of the population of Gwinnett County, GA has health coverage, with 50% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 7.73% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.15% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Gwinnett County, GA see 1517 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.43% decrease from the previous year (1539 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1609 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 802 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,517 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Gwinnett County, GA

Primary care physicians in Gwinnett County, GA see an average of 1,517 patients per year. This represents a 1.43% decrease from the previous year (1,539 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Gwinnett County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.4% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15.9%

Uninsured

50%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

7.73%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.15%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gwinnett County, GA grew by 0.963% from 15.7% to 15.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gwinnett County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41.6 in Gwinnett County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Gwinnett County, GA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32% in Gwinnett County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Gwinnett County, GA.

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