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 $131,683 with a poverty rate of 10.04%. The median age in Suwanee is 39 years: 39.5 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Suwanee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,286 | 51.74% |
| Asian | 6,125 | 28.08% |
| Black or African American | 2,601 | 11.93% |
| Two or more races | 1,418 | 6.5% |
| Other race | 365 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.07% |
| 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 | 8,098 | 2.68 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Married | 4,409 | 3.53 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Non Family | 2,593 | 1.14 | 33.2 | 66.8 |
| Female | 831 | 2.92 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Male | 265 | 3.02 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
62.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 136 | 0.97% |
| Associates Degree | 1,222 | 8.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,672 | 40.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,864 | 20.48% |
| High School Graduate | 1,973 | 14.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 256 | 1.83% |
| Some College | 1,861 | 13.31% |
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 | 7,374 | 7,222 | 4,318 |
| Asian | 4,430 | 4,293 | 2,937 |
| Black | 1,344 | 1,338 | 813 |
| Hispanic | 596 | 499 | 379 |
| 2+ Races | 489 | 446 | 292 |
| Other Race | 191 | 191 | 96 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,182 | $111,049 | $43,713 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,602 | $81,978 | $70,635 |
| High School Graduate | $33,036 | $50,375 | $21,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,877 | $87,440 | $44,779 |
| Some College | $57,888 | $75,107 | $45,119 |
$60,877
Average Earnings
$87,440
Average Male
$44,779
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.61% of Suwanee residents speak only English, while 33.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 18.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,022 | 1,140 | 10.34% |
| Black | 2,583 | 643 | 24.89% |
| Asian | 6,125 | 199 | 3.25% |
| Multiple | 1,418 | 174 | 12.27% |
| Hispanic | 1,331 | 91 | 6.84% |
| Native | 16 | 5 | 31.25% |
10.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.23%
Male Poverty Rate
9.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Suwanee is Native, with 31.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Suwanee is Asian, with 3.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.44% |
| Some College | 4.71% |
| High School | 3.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.53% |
| Male Employed | 10.64% |
| Female Employed | 5.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,403 | $147,518 |
| Households | $105,878 | $131,683 |
| Married Families | $138,011 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,580 | $95,942 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
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
921
Number of Veterans
696
Male Veterans
225
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 282 |
| Second Gulf War | 206 |
| Vietnam | 188 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 328 |
| 55 to 64 | 269 |
| 65 to 74 | 111 |
| 75+ | 110 |
| 18 to 34 | 103 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 633 | 6.94% |
| Black | 171 | 9.21% |
| Asian | 108 | 2.27% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 3.93% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.1%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
32.62%
Born in Suwanee
71.91%
Native Born
28.09%
Foreign Born
11.59%
Non Citizen
16.51%
Naturalized
71.91% of Suwanee residents were born in the United States, with 32.62% having been born in Georgia. 11.59% 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% |