Lawrenceville had an estimated 32,822 people in July 2025, up 7.2% since the 2020 census and 15% since 2010, the Census Bureau says. Ages, income, homes.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau: the 2010 and 2020 censuses, the Vintage 2025 population estimates and the 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates. Quick summary: Census QuickFacts for Lawrenceville. City Hall: 770-963-2414.
Lawrenceville had an estimated 32,822 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau. That is 7.2% more than the 30,629 counted in the April 2020 census, and 15% more than the 28,546 counted in 2010. Gwinnett County as a whole passed 1 million people in the estimates, at 1,018,099 in July 2025.
What this means for you
- Lawrenceville is younger, more likely to rent and lower-income than Gwinnett as a whole, by the Census Bureau’s survey.
- The city is growing at about the county’s pace; smaller neighbors such as Dacula and Auburn are growing much faster.
- Census figures are estimates with margins of error, especially for a city this size.
Population since 2010
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,546 | Census count, April 1 |
| 2020 | 30,629 | Census count, April 1 |
| 2021 | 30,273 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2022 | 30,705 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2023 | 31,242 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2024 | 32,085 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2025 | 32,822 | Estimate, July 1 |
The estimates dipped in 2021, then rose each year after. The biggest single-year gain was from 2023 to 2024, about 840 people.
Who lives here
From the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, which averages five years of samples:
| Measure | Lawrenceville | Gwinnett County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 | 36.0 |
| Households | 10,719 | 327,043 |
| Homes owned by the people living in them | 47.0% | 66.3% |
| Homes rented | 53.0% | 33.7% |
| Median household income | $61,561 | $87,890 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.4% | 10.8% |
| Adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more | 26.0% | 39.0% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $350,600 | $380,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,613 | $1,810 |
Race and ethnicity in Lawrenceville, same survey: Hispanic or Latino of any race 31.3%, Black (not Hispanic) 27.6%, white (not Hispanic) 26.2% and Asian (not Hispanic) 7.1%. In Gwinnett County: white 30.6%, Black 27.8%, Hispanic 23.7% and Asian 13.2%. The city describes Gwinnett as the most diverse county in Georgia.
Lawrenceville and its neighbors
| Place | 2020 census | July 2025 estimate | Change | Median household income (2020-2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | 31,873 | 33,815 | +6.1% | $95,331 |
| Lawrenceville | 30,629 | 32,822 | +7.2% | $61,561 |
| Sugar Hill | 25,076 | 29,280 | +16.8% | $107,389 |
| Suwanee | 20,786 | 23,034 | +10.8% | $103,260 |
| Snellville | 20,573 | 22,478 | +9.3% | $89,896 |
| Loganville | 14,127 | 17,212 | +21.8% | $83,605 |
| Lilburn | 14,502 | 16,369 | +12.9% | $63,581 |
| Auburn | 7,495 | 10,110 | +34.9% | $77,034 |
| Dacula | 6,882 | 9,373 | +36.2% | $100,821 |
| Gwinnett County | 957,062 | 1,018,099 | +6.4% | $87,890 |
Loganville and Auburn extend into neighboring counties; their figures are for the whole city.
How to read these numbers
- Census counts (2010, 2020) try to count everyone on April 1.
- Population estimates (2021-2025) are the Census Bureau’s annual figures for July 1, built from births, deaths and migration. Each new vintage revises earlier years.
- The American Community Survey is a sample survey. Five-year figures for a city of about 31,000 carry margins of error, which are published with each table on data.census.gov.
- The figures cover the city limits only, not every Lawrenceville mailing address.
What this means for you
- Lawrenceville has gained about 4,300 people since 2010.
- More than half of its homes are rented, unlike the county as a whole.
- For housing costs, see our home prices page.
More: history and landmarks, schools and moving to Lawrenceville.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lawrenceville, Georgia?
The Census Bureau estimated 32,822 people on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 30,629.
How fast is Lawrenceville growing?
The city grew 7.3% from 2010 to 2020, from 28,546 to 30,629, and an estimated 7.2% more from 2020 to July 2025. Gwinnett County grew 6.4% over the same five years.
What is the median household income in Lawrenceville?
$61,561, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey. The Gwinnett County figure is $87,890.
What is the median age in Lawrenceville?
32.9 years, against 36 for Gwinnett County, in the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Is Lawrenceville the biggest city in Gwinnett County?
Not by the latest estimates. Duluth had an estimated 33,815 people in July 2025, a little more than Lawrenceville’s 32,822.
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