Suwanee is a city located in Gwinnett County Georgia. Suwanee has a 2024 population of 23,545. Suwanee is currently growing at a rate of 2.76% annually and its population has increased by 12.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,015 in 2020.
The average household income in Suwanee is $127,311 with a poverty rate of 9.45%. The median age in Suwanee is 37.9 years: 40.2 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Suwanee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,891 | 55.99% |
| Asian | 5,191 | 24.44% |
| Black or African American | 2,689 | 12.66% |
| Two or more races | 1,120 | 5.27% |
| Other race | 321 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,847 | 2.7 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Married | 4,218 | 3.47 | 83 | 17 |
| Non Family | 2,464 | 1.18 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Female | 782 | 3.17 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Male | 383 | 3.1 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
63.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 250 | 1.85% |
| Associates Degree | 1,369 | 10.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,509 | 40.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,044 | 22.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,678 | 12.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 91 | 0.68% |
| Some College | 1,540 | 11.42% |
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 | 7,503 | 7,440 | 4,667 |
| Asian | 3,583 | 3,470 | 2,533 |
| Black | 1,444 | 1,444 | 902 |
| Hispanic | 649 | 484 | 358 |
| 2+ Races | 397 | 397 | 247 |
| Other Race | 249 | 233 | 110 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,811 | $101,738 | $43,310 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,596 | $69,836 | $61,200 |
| High School Graduate | $28,587 | $47,911 | $22,647 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $97,852 | $98,185 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,141 | $80,653 | $43,785 |
| Some College | $45,758 | $61,970 | $34,591 |
$54,141
Average Earnings
$80,653
Average Male
$43,785
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.01% of Suwanee residents speak only English, while 28.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 15.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,507 | 1,103 | 9.59% |
| Black | 2,678 | 495 | 18.48% |
| Asian | 5,191 | 177 | 3.41% |
| Multiple | 1,120 | 170 | 15.18% |
| Hispanic | 1,246 | 60 | 4.82% |
9.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.29%
Male Poverty Rate
8.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Suwanee is Black, with 18.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Suwanee is Asian, with 3.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.66% |
| High School | 4.2% |
| Some College | 4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 63.9% |
| Male Employed | 10.55% |
| Female Employed | 7.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,713 | $139,942 |
| Households | $100,780 | $127,311 |
| Married Families | $129,462 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,992 | $96,508 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
884
Number of Veterans
683
Male Veterans
201
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 243 |
| Vietnam | 200 |
| Second Gulf War | 177 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 275 |
| 35 to 54 | 272 |
| 65 to 74 | 122 |
| 18 to 34 | 112 |
| 75+ | 103 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 677 | 6.88% |
| Black | 87 | 4.73% |
| Asian | 76 | 1.97% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 5.3% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 5.26% |
| Other Race | 15 | 6.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77%
Labor Force Participation
73.1%
Employment Rate
5%
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
33.57%
Born in Suwanee
76.34%
Native Born
23.66%
Foreign Born
8.69%
Non Citizen
14.97%
Naturalized
76.34% of Suwanee residents were born in the United States, with 33.57% having been born in Georgia. 8.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,709 | 633 | 2.43% |
| 2028 | 26,076 | 633 | 2.49% |
| 2027 | 25,443 | 632 | 2.55% |
| 2026 | 24,811 | 633 | 2.62% |
| 2025 | 24,178 | 633 | 2.69% |
| 2024 | 23,545 | 632 | 2.76% |
| 2023 | 22,913 | 396 | 1.76% |
| 2022 | 22,517 | 540 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 21,977 | 962 | 4.58% |
| 2020 | 21,015 | 86 | 0.41% |
| 2019 | 20,929 | 358 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 20,571 | 1,073 | 5.5% |
| 2017 | 19,498 | 143 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 19,355 | 829 | 4.47% |
| 2015 | 18,526 | 525 | 2.92% |
| 2014 | 18,001 | 463 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 17,538 | 1,405 | 8.71% |
| 2012 | 16,133 | 401 | 2.55% |
| 2011 | 15,732 | 329 | 2.14% |
| 2010 | 15,403 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,725 | -17,984 | -67.33% |