City safety & data profile

LawrencevilleGA

Lawrenceville, GA is a 30K-resident city in Gwinnett County with a median household income of $61,561.

Gwinnett County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lawrenceville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lawrenceville has a population larger than 64% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $350,600, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

30K
Population
Top 36%
By size
$61,561
Median income
$350,600
Median home
15.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville posts a median household income higher than 25% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Lawrenceville area.

Top 75%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Lawrenceville

Where Lawrenceville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$61,561 Bottom 25% higher than 25% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Lawrenceville, GA beyond the headline numbers

Lawrenceville sits inside Gwinnett County, Georgia, at roughly 33.96°N, -83.99°W. Population 30,493, $61,561 median household income. Median home value $350,600, median rent $1,613. Poverty rate 15.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lawrenceville's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.2%, then obesity at 37.1%. 2 hospitals in/around Lawrenceville, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Lawrenceville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
30,493
Lawrenceville
Median Income
$61,561
-9% vs avg
Median Home Value
$350,600
+54% vs avg
Median Age
32.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Gwinnett County) - Lawrenceville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
980K+19%
Median Income
$87,890+45%
Median Home Value
$380,900+122%
Poverty Rate
10.8%-22%
Unemployment
4.2%-60%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lawrenceville, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,613/mo
Poverty Rate
15.4% +8% vs avg
Unemployment 5.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 26%
Work From Home 11.2%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 29.1%
African American 28.7%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.2%
Obesity
37.1%
High Blood Pressure
34.1%
Physical Inactivity
30.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
18.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.3%
Current Smoking
13.3%
Diabetes
13%
Binge Drinking
12.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.1%
Annual Checkup 76.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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0
★★★★
0
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1
★★
0
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL GWINNETT
LAWRENCEVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lawrenceville, GA?
Lawrenceville, GA has a population of 30,493 people, located in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Lawrenceville?
The median household income in Lawrenceville, GA is $61,561 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.4%.
What is the median home value in Lawrenceville?
The median home value in Lawrenceville, GA is $350,600. Median rent is $1,613/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lawrenceville?
The top health indicators in Lawrenceville include Short Sleep Duration (38.2%), Obesity (37.1%), High Blood Pressure (34.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lawrenceville?
Lawrenceville has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lawrenceville?
The median age in Lawrenceville, GA is 32.9 years. 26% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lawrenceville, GA is located in Gwinnett County, Georgia. With a population of 30K and a $61,561 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Lawrenceville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Lawrenceville's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Gwinnett County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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