Duluth, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Duluth | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,808 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2719.7 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.44% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.2 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,035 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Duluth grew by 29.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 28,690 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Duluth has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Duluth | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,014 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.81% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Duluth is about 26% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Duluth | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $300,994 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,770 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.5% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Duluth is about 14.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,770 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Duluth spend about 54 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 226 hours, about 9.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Duluth | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.1 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 54.3 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 226 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,009 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.0% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,824 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,631 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Duluth is 27 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Duluth has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Duluth | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.9% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Duluth has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Duluth | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.3% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.8% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Duluth, Georgia.
What is the population of Duluth, Georgia?
The population of Duluth, Georgia is 27,808, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Duluth, Georgia?
The population density of Duluth, Georgia is 2719.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Duluth, Georgia?
The median household income in Duluth, Georgia is $94,014, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Duluth, Georgia?
The median home price in Duluth, Georgia is $300,994, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Duluth, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Duluth, Georgia is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.