Gwinnett County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Gwinnett County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Gwinnett County, Georgia has a population of 979,864, the 2nd most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $87,890 and the median home value is $380,900. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Gwinnett County Quick Facts

Population 979,864

Median Household Income $87,890

Median Home Value $380,900

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.2%

Median Age 36.0 years

Homeownership Rate 66.3%

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 39.0%

High School Graduation 87.9%

Cities/Places 17

Population 979,864 2nd of 159

Median Income $87,890 14% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment 4.2%

How Gwinnett County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	966,972	979,864	+1.3%
Median household income	$84,823	$87,890	+3.6%
Median home value	$345,700	$380,900	+10.2%

Median Household Income

Gwinnett

$87,890

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Gwinnett

$380,900

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.4%

$25K-$50K 16.2%

$50K-$100K 29.3%

$100K+ 44.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

2.1%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

3.0%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

6.0%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

11.0%

$125K-$150K

8.1%

$150K-$200K

11.8%

$200K+

13.2%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

68.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.3%

Renter 33.7%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,810/mo 24.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.0%

18-34

22.5%

35-54

28.2%

55-74

19.2%

75+

4.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very High Diversity

This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Gwinnett County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Peachtree Corners	42,373	$82,139	7.9%	$484,700
Duluth	32,426	$95,331	8.9%	$400,800
Lawrenceville	30,954	$61,561	15.4%	$350,600
Sugar Hill	26,128	$107,389	7.3%	$413,400
Suwanee	22,349	$103,260	10.1%	$480,600
Snellville	21,620	$89,896	8.9%	$335,000
Norcross	18,007	$75,266	15.2%	$403,400
Buford	17,997	$69,471	12.6%	$368,700
Loganville	15,527	$83,605	8.9%	$366,100
Lilburn	15,390	$63,581	22.9%	$329,700
Braselton	15,178	$120,984	6.2%	$459,400
Mountain Park	12,850	$96,166	12.9%	$350,300
Auburn	8,711	$77,034	11.7%	$299,700
Dacula	7,444	$100,821	6.6%	$359,000
Grayson	4,858	$131,293	3.5%	$477,500
Berkeley Lake	2,597	$165,909	1.6%	$718,300
Rest Haven	44	N/A	45.5%	N/A

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Population Overview

Gwinnett County is located in Georgia with a total population of 979,864. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gwinnett County is 36.0 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gwinnett County is $87,890. This is 14% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $380,900. Housing costs are 26% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Gwinnett County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (23.7% vs 11.0%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (13.2% vs 4.5%).

Education

39.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Gwinnett County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Gwinnett County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gwinnett County, Georgia?

Gwinnett County has a population of 979,864, making it the 2nd most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Gwinnett County?

The median household income in Gwinnett County is $87,890 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.

How many cities are in Gwinnett County, Georgia?

Gwinnett County contains 17 Census-designated places.