Gwinnett County, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Gwinnett County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 965,834 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2208.8 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.44% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 322,672 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Gwinnett County grew by 26.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 966,389 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Gwinnett County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Gwinnett County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,070 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.71% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Gwinnett County is about 15% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Gwinnett County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $337,370 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,713 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.7% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Gwinnett County is about 16.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,713 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Gwinnett County spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 259 hours, about 10.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Gwinnett County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.0 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 62.1 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 259 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,017 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.5% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 22,743 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,675 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Georgia:
Chattahoochee County (8.3 min), Ben Hill County (12.5 min), Jenkins County (13.5 min).
Slowest:
Talbot County (37.2 min), Marion County (36.0 min), Paulding County (36.0 min).
The average commute time in Gwinnett County is 31 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
Gwinnett County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Gwinnett County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.5% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.97 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Georgia:
Oconee County (0.4), Fulton County (0.4), Forsyth County (0.4).
Lowest:
Quitman County (0.1), Hancock County (0.1), Taliaferro County (0.1).
Health
Gwinnett County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Gwinnett County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.5% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.7% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Georgia:
Forsyth County (0.8), Oconee County (0.8), Fayette County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clinch County (0.7), Clay County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gwinnett County, Georgia.
What is the population of Gwinnett County, Georgia?
The population of Gwinnett County, Georgia is 965,834, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Gwinnett County, Georgia?
The population density of Gwinnett County, Georgia is 2208.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Gwinnett County, Georgia?
The median household income in Gwinnett County, Georgia is $86,070, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Gwinnett County, Georgia?
The median home price in Gwinnett County, Georgia is $337,370, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Gwinnett County, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Gwinnett County, Georgia is 4.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.