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Dacula, GA


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Dacula, Georgia

Dacula, Georgia, in Gwinnett county, is 26 miles E of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 32 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is considered part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Dacula has a population of 3,848.

The People and Families of Dacula

In Dacula, about 65% of adults are married. Dacula is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Dacula is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dacula had a median family income of $58,603. Dacula is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Dacula finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Dacula ($12,645). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Dacula Housing

About 92% of housing units in Dacula are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Dacula pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Dacula, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Dacula strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyDacula Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Dacula Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Dacula People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Dacula, GA

Comparing Dacula to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity93
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men57
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
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