Paulding County Summary

Life in Paulding County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Paulding County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Paulding County:

  • The population in Paulding County is 165,688.

  • The median home value in Paulding County is $204,700.

  • The median income in Paulding County is $80,234.

  • The median rent in Paulding County is $1,314.

  • The unemployment rate in Paulding County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Paulding County is 6.3%.

Cities & Towns in Paulding County

List Of Cities & Towns in Paulding County

Dallas, GA Population 13,704

Hiram, GA Population 4,763

Braswell, GA Population 347

Map Of Paulding County

Paulding County Photos

Metro Atlanta
Source: Wikipedia User Open street map | CC BY 2.5
Historical Paulding County Courthouse   Dallas Ga
Source: Wikipedia User TheMillCreek | CC BY-SA 3.0
Atlantaphoenix
Source: Wikipedia User dbking | CC BY 2.0
Hiram Georgia Downtown
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Metro Atlanta
Source: Wikipedia User Open street map | CC BY 2.5

Paulding County Demographics

Population over time in Paulding County

The current population in Paulding County is 165,688. The population has increased 3.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 165,688 0.8%
2020 164,440 2.9%
2019 159,825 -

Gender in Paulding County

  • Paulding County is 51.1% female with 84,604 female residents.

  • Paulding County is 48.9% male with 81,084 male residents.

Female
51.1% (84,604)
Male
48.9% (81,084)
Gender Paulding County GA USA
Female 51.1% 51.3% 50.5%
Male 48.9% 48.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Paulding County

Paulding County is:

  • 72.1% White with 112,322 White residents.

  • 18.2% African American with 28,348 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 452 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 1,353 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 46 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 390 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 3,438 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.1% Hispanic with 9,491 Hispanic residents.

White
72.1% (112,322)
African American
18.2% (28,348)
American Indian
0.3% (452)
Asian
0.9% (1,353)
Hawaiian
0.0% (46)
Other
0.3% (390)
Two Or More
2.2% (3,438)
Hispanic
6.1% (9,491)

Table: Paulding County By Race

Race Paulding County GA USA
White 72.1% 51.4% 59.4%
African American 18.2% 31.1% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 4.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.2% 2.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 6.1% 9.9% 18.4%

Household Income For Paulding County, Georgia

  • 3.2% of households in Paulding County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.3% of households in Paulding County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Paulding County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Paulding County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Paulding County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.8% of households in Paulding County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Paulding County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 23.0% of households in Paulding County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Paulding County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Paulding County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.2% (5,384)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.3% (2,137)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.9% (8,037)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.0% (8,344)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.2% (16,894)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.8% (34,430)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.9% (26,354)
$100,000 to $149,999
23.0% (38,159)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.8% (16,215)
$200,000 or more
5.9% (9,731)
Income Paulding County GA USA
Less than $10,000 3.2% 7.3% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.3% 4.8% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.9% 9.9% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.0% 9.9% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.2% 13.4% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.8% 17.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.9% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.0% 13.5% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.8% 5.4% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 5.9% 5.8% 9.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Paulding County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Paulding County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Paulding County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Paulding County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Paulding County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Paulding County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Paulding County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Paulding County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Paulding County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Paulding County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (3,313)
9-12th Grade
7% (11,598)
High School / GED
30% (49,706)
Some College
26% (43,078)
Associate's Degree
9% (14,911)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (28,166)
Master's Degree
7% (11,598)
Professional Degree
1% (1,656)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,656)
Education Paulding County GA USA
< 9th Grade 1% 4% 4%
9-12th Grade 7% 9% 6%
High School / GED 30% 28% 26%
Some College 26% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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