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Lawrenceville, GA


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Lawrenceville, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia, in Gwinnett county, is 21 miles E of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 27 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is considered part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Lawrenceville has a population of 22,397.

The People and Families of Lawrenceville

In Lawrenceville, about 48% of adults are married.

Approximately 24% of Lawrenceville is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Georgia, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, Lawrenceville is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lawrenceville had a median family income of $48,557. Lawrenceville is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in Lawrenceville value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Lawrenceville ($73,815). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Lawrenceville Housing

About 58% of housing units in Lawrenceville are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Lawrenceville pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Lawrenceville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Lawrenceville Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Lawrenceville Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Lawrenceville Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Lawrenceville People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 19%Lawrenceville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Lawrenceville, GA

Comparing Lawrenceville 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women47
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better59
College Educated Adults59
People Above Poverty48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Property Taxes61
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime35

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