Braswell, Georgia
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Braswell · Paulding County, Georgia
Population 393 (est. 2026: ~400)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 1.78% annual growth projection

Braswell, Georgia

Paulding County, Georgia · Population 355

Braswell sits in the eastern edge of Paulding County, tucked into a corner of metro Atlanta's fast-growing northwestern exurban fringe. With 355 residents and 134 housing units, it is one of the smallest incorporated places in Georgia — a genuine small town surrounded by a county of 168,661 people. The contrast is stark: Paulding has grown into one of the state's most active suburban counties, yet Braswell has remained a compact, quiet community where nearly every household knows its neighbors. For anyone considering a life here, that trade-off — rural feel with suburban services nearby — is the defining fact.

People & Demographics

Braswell's 2022 ACS count places the population at 369, with a median age of 36.2. The town runs young: 122 residents — roughly one in three — are children under 18, and the average household size of 3.05 reflects a community built around families. There are 121 occupied households, 75 of which are family households.

Racially, the town is predominantly white (348 residents), with 16 Black residents and 8 Hispanic or Latino residents. Asian population is reported at zero.

Forty-nine residents fall below the federal poverty line — about 13 percent of the population — a figure that tracks close to Paulding County's generally working-class suburban profile.

Economy & Employment

The labor force stands at 169 workers, with just 5 unemployed — an unemployment rate under 3 percent. Median household income is $72,813, and per capita income is $26,713. The household income figure sits comfortably above the Georgia statewide median, reflecting the broader Paulding County pattern of working families in skilled trades, healthcare, construction, and logistics serving the Atlanta metro.

Most residents commute out for work — Braswell itself has no significant employment base of its own.

Housing

Braswell's 134 total housing units break down into 121 occupied and 13 vacant. Owner-occupied units number 80; renters occupy 41. The homeownership rate of roughly 66 percent is typical for a small Georgia town.

Median home value is $183,300 — modest by Atlanta-area standards, which is part of the draw for families priced out of closer-in suburbs. Median gross rent is $817 per month. The vacancy rate of about 10 percent is higher than one might expect, though in a town this size a handful of empty units moves the needle considerably.

Schools

Braswell students are served by Paulding County School District, one of the larger county systems in northwest Georgia. The district operates multiple large schools reflecting the county's rapid growth:

High Schools - North Paulding High School — Grades 9–12, 2,986 students - Paulding County High School — Grades 9–12, 2,005 students - East Paulding High School — Grades 9–12, 1,905 students - Hiram High School — Grades 9–12, 1,468 students

Middle Schools - Sammy McClure Sr. Middle School — Grades 6–8, 1,536 students - Lena Mae Moses Middle School — Grades 6–8, 907 students - East Paulding Middle School — Grades 6–8, 858 students - Herschel Jones Middle School — Grades 6–8, 807 students - Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School — Grades 6–8, 760 students

Elementary Schools - Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad — Grades PK–5, 1,439 students - WC Abney Elementary — Grades PK–5, 1,270 students - Burnt Hickory Elementary School — Grades PK–5, 1,044 students - Roland W. Russom Elementary — Grades PK–5, 936 students - Hiram Elementary School — Grades PK–5, 816 students - Allgood Elementary School — Grades PK–5, 812 students

These enrollment numbers reflect a county-wide system, not schools exclusive to Braswell. Residents attend schools based on attendance zone.

Getting Around

Of 164 workers, 147 drove alone to work — 90 percent. Eight carpooled. Nine worked from home. Zero used public transit or walked. There is no public transit serving Braswell.

Aggregate commute time across all workers is 5,490 minutes, which works out to an average one-way commute of roughly 33 minutes. That figure points squarely at Atlanta-area employment centers: Dallas, Hiram, Marietta, and downtown Atlanta are all plausible destinations. A car is not optional here — it is the only option.

Healthcare

WellStar Paulding Medical Center is the primary hospital serving Paulding County residents. For provider-level searches, the CMS NPI Registry lists healthcare professionals in the area: search Braswell, GA providers.

Library

Crossroads Public Library is the nearest branch, located 1.8 miles from Braswell. Phone: (770) 975-0197. It is part of the Paulding County library system and serves as the practical community library for eastern Paulding residents.

Parks & Recreation

Three National Park Service units are within reasonable driving distance:

The Kennesaw Mountain site in particular is a practical weekend destination for Braswell families — trails, history, and open land that the immediate area lacks.

Natural Hazards

Paulding County has a long and varied FEMA disaster declaration history. What has actually hit the county since 1993:

The Hurricane Helene declarations in late 2024 are a reminder that even inland northwest Georgia is not insulated from major tropical systems. Winter ice storms represent the most recurring local hazard.

Government & Municipal Code

Braswell is an incorporated town with a published municipal code maintained through Municode: https://library.municode.com/ga/braswell-town-georgia

No building code is on file for Braswell. Residents undertaking construction or renovation projects should confirm applicable county-level building requirements with Paulding County directly.

Weather

Current forecast for Braswell: NWS Forecast — 34.0247°N, 84.7761°W

Active weather alerts: NWS Alerts

The nearest observation station is Dallas 7.7 NNE, approximately 1.3 miles away.

References

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