Duluth, Georgia
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Duluth · Gwinnett County, Georgia
Population 31,958 (est. 2026: ~33,500)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 1.46% annual growth projection

Duluth, Georgia

Gwinnett County, Georgia · Population 31,873

Duluth sits in the southwest corner of Gwinnett County, about 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta along the US-23/SR-120 corridor. It occupies a peculiar but useful geography: close enough to Atlanta to draw major employers and infrastructure, far enough to maintain its own civic identity. What makes Duluth distinct is not any single feature but the combination — a genuinely diverse population, a walkable historic downtown district along Hill Street, and a corridor of corporate campuses and retail that bears no resemblance to the small railroad town it once was. The Chattahoochee River forms part of the city's western edge. Nearby towns include Suwanee to the north, Johns Creek to the south, and Peachtree Corners to the west, with Lawrenceville serving as the county seat roughly 10 miles east.

People & Demographics

Duluth's 31,742 residents (ACS 2022) make it one of Gwinnett County's larger municipalities inside a county of 957,062. The median age is 38.3. The racial composition reflects Gwinnett's status as one of the most diverse counties in the South: 11,701 residents identify as white, 7,544 as Black, and 7,321 as Asian — giving Duluth one of the more balanced three-way demographic distributions of any Georgia city its size. An additional 4,841 residents identify as Hispanic or Latino.

There are 12,405 occupied households, of which 8,230 are family households. The average household size is 2.55. Children under 18 number 7,418, representing a meaningful share of the population and consistent with a family-oriented suburb.

Economy & Employment

The median household income in Duluth is $88,915, well above Georgia's statewide median. Per capita income sits at $42,287. Of the 18,387 residents counted in the labor force, 768 are unemployed — an unemployment rate of roughly 4.2%. The poverty count stands at 2,383 residents.

Duluth functions as a genuine employment hub, not just a bedroom community. The Sugarloaf corridor along SR-316 and Satellite Boulevard hosts a dense cluster of corporate offices, technology firms, and light industrial operations. Gas South District (formerly Infinite Energy Center) anchors a convention and entertainment economy that draws visitors from across the metro. Atlanta Institute of Music and Media and Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta both operate campuses here, as does Virginia University of Integrative Medicine's Georgia location, reflecting a post-secondary sector that complements the area's healthcare and technical employment base.

Housing

Duluth has 12,938 total housing units, with 12,405 occupied and 533 vacant — a vacancy rate of just over 4%, reflecting tight market conditions. Of occupied units, 6,857 are owner-occupied and 5,548 are renter-occupied, a roughly 55/45 split that skews slightly more toward renting than many Gwinnett suburbs.

The median home value is $334,800. Median rent runs $1,675 per month. Both figures place Duluth toward the higher end of Gwinnett's range, which itself is elevated relative to most of Georgia. Buyers and renters arriving from Atlanta proper may find prices comparable; those coming from rural Georgia will notice the gap immediately.

Schools

Duluth falls within Gwinnett County Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in the country. Schools serving this area include:

High Schools - Duluth High School — Grades 9–12, 2,644 students - Northview High School — Grades 9–12, 1,674 students - McClure Health Science High School — Grades 9–12, 1,146 students - Georgia Connections Academy — Grades K–12, 6,373 students (statewide virtual)

Middle Schools - Radloff Middle School — Grades 6–8, 1,299 students - Duluth Middle School — Grades 6–8, 1,271 students - Hull Middle School — Grades 6–8, 1,252 students - River Trail Middle School — Grades 6–8, 1,088 students - Coleman Middle School — Grades 6–8, 810 students

Elementary Schools - Chattahoochee Elementary — 1,107 students - Chesney Elementary — 1,089 students - Mason Elementary — 963 students - Berkeley Lake Elementary — 819 students - Ferguson Elementary — 819 students - Wilson Creek Elementary — 795 students

McClure Health Science High School reflects the district's magnet structure, drawing students interested in healthcare careers from across the county.

Getting Around

Duluth is car-dependent. Of 17,239 workers, 12,017 drive alone and 2,228 carpool. Only 57 use public transit — a striking number given proximity to Atlanta and Gwinnett County Transit routes. Walking accounts for 313 commuters, primarily those living close to downtown Duluth. A notable 2,451 residents work from home.

The aggregate commute time across all workers is 449,660 minutes, averaging roughly 26 minutes per worker. Access to I-85, SR-316, and US-23 makes regional travel practical. MARTA does not serve Duluth directly, though Gwinnett County Transit provides limited bus connections toward the broader metro.

Healthcare

Four hospitals serve the Duluth area:

For a directory of licensed healthcare providers in Duluth, the NPI Registry lists credentialed practitioners by city and specialty.

Library

The Duluth Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library system serves residents at (770) 978-5154. As part of the county system, cardholders have access to the full network of Gwinnett branches and digital resources.

Parks & Recreation

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area runs along Duluth's western boundary, providing trails, paddling access, and green space directly accessible to residents. The Island Ford Visitor Center lies 10.1 miles away and offers orientation resources for the full recreation corridor.

Further afield, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is 24.6 miles to the northwest — a major hiking and history destination. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta lies 21.4 miles to the southwest, with its visitor center accessible via I-85.

Natural Hazards

Gwinnett County has accumulated 14 federal disaster declarations since 1977. The most significant weather-related events affecting this area:

Flooding near the Chattahoochee is the most persistent local risk. Residents in lower-lying areas near the river should verify FEMA flood zone status before purchasing.

Government & Municipal Code

Duluth's municipal code is published through Municode and available at library.municode.com/ga/duluth. The city does not have a locally adopted building code on file in this dataset — residents and contractors should confirm current adopted standards directly with city offices.

Weather

Current forecasts for Duluth are available from the National Weather Service at forecast.weather.gov. Active alerts can be checked at alerts.weather.gov. The nearest observing station is Lawrenceville 4.7 WNW, approximately 2.2 miles from the city center.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)