Demographics
We can provide comprehensive demographic and data reports upon request.
13th
Largest county in Georgia
2nd
Fastest growing county in Georgia
Paulding County’s population has increased at nearly twice the rate as the rest of Georgia over the past 10 years, and projections show that it will grow by 56% over the next 15 years.
173,780
Population
36
Average Age
Ages
49%
Population that is Millennial and Gen Z
10,310
Veteran Population
Ethnicities
$74,154
Median Household Income
$29,766
Per Capita Income
Workforce
Paulding is a Georgia Work Ready Community, ensuring our workers have the best skills, easy access to training and world-class job opportunities.
Top Industries
- Services – Providing
- Government
- Goods – Producing
Labor Market
%
Unemployment
%
White Collar Employment
Women-Owned Firms
Minority-Owned Firms
Veteran-Owned Firms
Educational Attainment (of workforce 25+)
7,000+
Graduates from technical programs in 2021
Paulding County School District
Paulding County School District is outstanding, recently ranked by Forbes as one of the top 100 employers in Georgia, coming in at number 59.
Out of 180 school districts in Georgia, only 5 made the list. We were number 2!
Paulding’s primary and secondary school performance is higher than 80% of Georgia’s districts.
19
elementary schools
9
middle schools
5
high schools
Student Demographics
Teacher Experience:
- More than half county teachers hold advanced degrees
- 7% have more than 11 years’ experience
New Hope Education Center (NHEC)
NHEC uses a non-traditional model to help students achieve academic success. It utilizes web-based technology in conjunction with teacher support so that every student has the opportunity to develop their personal talents and become graduates from Paulding County School District. Some unique programs they offer are the Work-Based Learning Program, the Phoenix Program, and the Alternative Learning for Academic Success Program.
Paulding College and Career Academy
The College and Career Academy helps high school students acquire the skills, knowledge and connections needed to successfully transition into post-secondary and career environments. It offers Dual Enrollment through several post-secondary partners, providing opportunities for Work-Based Learning and apprenticeships in local businesses.
Higher Education
There are 17 college and university campuses in Paulding area whose devotion to training the next generation keeps our labor force up to date on the latest talents and skill sets needed for today’s workplace.
Kennesaw State University (KSU)
Enrollment: 42,900+
One of the 50 largest public institutions in the county, KSU offers students more than 150 degrees and an alumni network of more than 100,000. Its facilities in Dallas provide a smaller class size, friendly faculty and an easily accessible campus.
Chattahoochee Technical College
Enrollment: 10,483
Chattahoochee Tech is the largest technical college in Georgia, offering more than 70 degrees. The college has an Economic Development Division that offers courses to help students reach their dynamic career and workforce development goals.
Georgia Highlands College
Enrollment: 5,530
Georgia Highlands offers the most affordable 4-year degree in the state and has been listed as one of Georgia’s best returns on investment. With locations in Dallas, Rome, Cartersville, Marietta and Douglasville, students have access to more than 30 areas of study.
Mercer University
Enrollment: 8,600
Located just minutes from Paulding in Lithia Springs, Mercer sits in the top tier of national research universities.
Other Colleges and Universities
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA.
Enrollment: 12,718
Life University
Marietta, GA.
Enrollment: 2,814
Fortis College
Smyrna, GA.
Enrollment: 613
Lincoln College of Technology
Marietta, GA.
Enrollment: 388