State
County
Land Area (mi²)
13.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,434.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
3.59% (1,149)
Growth Since 2010
16.07% (4,586)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Lawrenceville, Georgia Population 2021
33,132
Lawrenceville is a city located in Gwinnett County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Gwinnett County. With a 2020 population of 33,132, it is the 34th largest city in Georgia and the 1187th largest city in the United States . Lawrenceville is currently growing at a rate of 3.59% annually and its population has increased by 16.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,546 in 2010. Lawrenceville reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 14 miles, Lawrenceville has a population density of 2,434 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lawrenceville is $66,644 with a poverty rate of 20.11%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,027 per month, and the median house value is $171,600. The median age in Lawrenceville is 33.2 years, 31.9 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
Lawrenceville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lawrencevillewas:
- White: 42.42%
- Black or African American: 37.64%
- Other race: 9.69%
- Asian: 6.11%
- Two or more races: 3.97%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.09%
- Native American: 0.08%
The current population of Lawrenceville, Georgia is 33,132 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 30,834.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 28,546.
Lawrenceville, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,607 | 42.42% |
| Black or African American | 11,187 | 37.64% |
| Some Other Race | 2,880 | 9.69% |
| Asian | 1,817 | 6.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1,179 | 3.97% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 23 | 0.08% |
Loading...
Lawrenceville Population by Race
Lawrenceville Population Pyramid $2021
Loading...
Lawrenceville Population by Age
Lawrenceville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,524 | 2.79 | 49 |
| Married | 4,477 | 3.48 | 66.3 |
| Non Family | 3,453 | 1.22 | 35.9 |
| Female | 2,090 | 3.78 | 33.6 |
| Male | 504 | 3.31 | 49.2 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
Loading...
Lawrenceville Households by Type
Loading...
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,514 | 7.92% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,701 | 8.89% |
| High School Graduate | 5,093 | 26.63% |
| Some College | 4,799 | 25.09% |
| Associates Degree | 1,605 | 8.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,792 | 14.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,623 | 8.49% |
Loading...
Lawrenceville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lawrenceville Educational Attainment by Race
Loading...
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,054 | 6,323 | 2,050 |
| Black | 6,951 | 6,005 | 1,434 |
| Hispanic | 4,044 | 2,467 | 412 |
| Other Race | 1,342 | 724 | 103 |
| Asian | 1,290 | 996 | 433 |
| 2+ Races | 561 | 538 | 168 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 | |
| Native American | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.57%.
Lawrenceville Educational Attainment by Race
Loading...
$32,481
Average Earnings
$37,228
Average Male
$27,584
Average Female
Lawrenceville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lawrenceville Language by Age
Loading...
Lawrenceville Language
62.72% of Lawrenceville residents speak only English, while 37.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.04% of the population.
Lawrenceville Language
Lawrenceville Poverty by Race
Loading...
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,123 | 2,692 | 24.20% |
| Hispanic | 7,689 | 2,038 | 26.51% |
| Other | 2,880 | 1,021 | 35.45% |
| White | 8,841 | 822 | 9.30% |
| Multiple | 1,179 | 241 | 20.44% |
| Asian | 1,817 | 183 | 10.07% |
| Native | 23 | 10 | 43.48% |
20.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.61%
Male Poverty Rate
22.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lawrenceville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrenceville is Native, with 43.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrenceville is White, with 9.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.29%.
Lawrenceville Poverty
Lawrenceville Poverty Rate by Education
Lawrenceville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Lawrenceville Married by Age and Sex
Loading...
Lawrenceville Marriage
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.
Lawrenceville Marital Status by Race
Lawrenceville Marital Status
Lawrenceville Veterans by War
Lawrenceville Veterans by Age
Loading...
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 974 | 9.50% |
| Black | 283 | 3.50% |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 22.37% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 2.12% |
| Asian | 58 | 3.95% |
| Other Race | 24 | 1.39% |
Lawrenceville Veterans by Race
Lawrenceville Veterans by Education
Loading...
6.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lawrenceville Veterans by Education
Loading...
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Lawrenceville Employment by Age
Loading...
Lawrenceville Employment by Race
Loading...
Lawrenceville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
Loading...
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
Loading...
33.09%
Born in Lawrenceville
73.61%
Native Born
26.39%
Foreign Born
15.38%
Non Citizen
11.01%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
73.61% of Lawrenceville residents were born in the United States, with 33.09% having been born in Georgia. 15.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Lawrenceville Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,132 | 1,149 | 3.59% |
| 2020 | 31,983 | 1,149 | 3.73% |
| 2019 | 30,834 | 1,149 | 3.87% |
| 2018 | 29,685 | 35 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 29,650 | 231 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 29,419 | 340 | 1.17% |
| 2015 | 29,079 | 366 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 28,713 | 290 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 28,423 | 382 | 1.36% |
| 2012 | 28,041 | 371 | 1.34% |
| 2011 | 27,670 | 373 | 1.37% |
| 2010 | 27,297 | 4,900 | 2.00% |
| 2000 | 22,397 | 5,549 | 2.89% |
| 1990 | 16,848 | 7,920 | 6.56% |
| 1980 | 8,928 | 3,813 | 5.73% |
| 1970 | 5,115 | 1,311 | 3.01% |
| 1960 | 3,804 | 872 | 2.64% |
| 1950 | 2,932 | 732 | 2.91% |
| 1940 | 2,200 | 1,600 | 3.30% |
| 1900 | 600 | 0.00% |