Lawrenceville is a city located in Gwinnett County Georgia. Lawrenceville has a 2024 population of 31,157. It is also the county seat of Gwinnett County. Lawrenceville is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 1.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,588 in 2020.
The average household income in Lawrenceville is $74,227 with a poverty rate of 17.17%. The median age in Lawrenceville is 32.6 years: 30.7 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrenceville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,498 | 34.28% |
| Black or African American | 9,731 | 31.77% |
| Other race | 4,330 | 14.14% |
| Two or more races | 3,515 | 11.48% |
| Asian | 2,342 | 7.65% |
| Native American | 200 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,051 | 2.71 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Married | 4,511 | 3.43 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Non Family | 3,681 | 1.24 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Female | 2,074 | 3.46 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
| Male | 785 | 3.6 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
49.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,375 | 7.21% |
| Associates Degree | 1,995 | 10.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,824 | 20.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,223 | 6.42% |
| High School Graduate | 5,328 | 27.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,665 | 8.74% |
| Some College | 3,649 | 19.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,442 | 5,964 | 2,292 |
| Black | 5,853 | 5,264 | 1,326 |
| Hispanic | 3,990 | 2,601 | 440 |
| Other Race | 2,392 | 1,380 | 202 |
| Asian | 1,895 | 1,379 | 471 |
| 2+ Races | 1,639 | 1,363 | 666 |
| Native American | 145 | 129 | 22 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,318 | $40,673 | $67,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,346 | $66,905 | $68,713 |
| High School Graduate | $33,853 | $40,365 | $23,894 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,344 | $39,125 | $22,593 |
| Overall | $41,273 | $41,772 | $40,253 |
| Some College | $42,203 | $42,143 | $42,272 |
$41,273
Average Earnings
$41,772
Average Male
$40,253
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.7% of Lawrenceville residents speak only English, while 40.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,393 | 2,580 | 27.47% |
| Hispanic | 7,869 | 1,552 | 19.72% |
| Other | 4,233 | 1,136 | 26.84% |
| White | 8,816 | 482 | 5.47% |
| Multiple | 3,434 | 394 | 11.47% |
| Asian | 2,285 | 370 | 16.19% |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 100% |
17.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.02%
Male Poverty Rate
18.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrenceville is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrenceville is White, with 5.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.95% |
| Some College | 9.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.89% |
| Female Employed | 12% |
| Male Employed | 6.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,321 | $80,429 |
| Households | $58,606 | $74,227 |
| Married Families | $86,076 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,884 | $55,695 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
843
Number of Veterans
705
Male Veterans
138
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 253 |
| Second Gulf War | 224 |
| First Gulf War | 199 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 250 |
| 55 to 64 | 181 |
| 65 to 74 | 180 |
| 75+ | 160 |
| 18 to 34 | 72 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 377 | 5.41% |
| White | 365 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 1.3% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 2.42% |
| Asian | 32 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 14 | 7.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
34.99%
Born in Lawrenceville
71.69%
Native Born
28.31%
Foreign Born
16.36%
Non Citizen
11.95%
Naturalized
71.69% of Lawrenceville residents were born in the United States, with 34.99% having been born in Georgia. 16.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 31,868 | 142 | 0.45% |
| 2028 | 31,726 | 142 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 31,584 | 143 | 0.45% |
| 2026 | 31,441 | 142 | 0.45% |
| 2025 | 31,299 | 142 | 0.46% |
| 2024 | 31,157 | 142 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 31,015 | 377 | 1.23% |
| 2022 | 30,638 | 300 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 30,338 | -250 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 30,588 | -300 | -0.97% |
| 2019 | 30,888 | 1,172 | 3.94% |
| 2018 | 29,716 | 45 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 29,671 | 239 | 0.81% |
| 2016 | 29,432 | 350 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 29,082 | 363 | 1.26% |
| 2014 | 28,719 | 295 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 28,424 | 386 | 1.38% |
| 2012 | 28,038 | 368 | 1.33% |
| 2011 | 27,670 | 377 | 1.38% |
| 2010 | 27,293 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,397 | 5,549 | 32.94% |
| 1990 | 16,848 | 7,920 | 88.71% |
| 1980 | 8,928 | 3,813 | 74.55% |
| 1970 | 5,115 | 1,311 | 34.46% |
| 1960 | 3,804 | 872 | 29.74% |
| 1950 | 2,932 | 732 | 33.27% |
| 1940 | 2,200 | 1,600 | 266.67% |
| 1900 | 600 | -31,268 | -98.12% |