Paulding County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Paulding County is located in Georgia with a total population of 174,292. It is the 13th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Paulding County is 36.7 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Paulding County is $94,557. This is 27% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.1%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $289,000. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Paulding County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.7%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.