Paulding County

As of the most recent data, Paulding County, GA has a population of approximately 168,000. The racial composition is about 73% White, 20% Black or African American, 3% Asian, and 4% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income is around $78,000, with a poverty rate of approximately 8%. The county has a median age of about 36 years. Paulding County covers an area of approximately 313 square miles and includes several cities and communities, with Dallas being the county seat.

As of 2023, Paulding County, GA has a median home price of approximately $300,000, reflecting a year-over-year increase of around 10%. The average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is about $1,600 per month. Homeownership rates hover around 80%, and the vacancy rate is approximately 5%. The area has seen steady population growth, contributing to a competitive housing market.

As of the 2022 elections, Paulding County, GA, had several key races and referenda, with a voter turnout of approximately 50,000. Key positions included County Commissioner, with candidates Brian Stover (R) and Lorraine Harrison (D) contending, and School Board positions, featuring candidates such as School Board Chair Jeff Fuller (R) and Tammi Jones (D). The U.S. House District 14 race included incumbent Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) and Marcus Flowers (D), attracting notable attention. Additionally, there were local referenda on issues such as the renewal of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) for transportation projects, which was approved with around 60% voter support. Absentee ballots accounted for 5,000 votes, with early voting participation significantly high at 20,000. The election was notably smooth, with minimal reported issues at the polls.

Paulding County, GA, exhibits a varied educational attainment among its residents. Approximately 89.6% of adults (age 25+) hold a high school diploma or higher, slightly above the national average of 88%. However, only 24.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is lower than both the state average of 33.1% and the national average of 33.1%. As for school enrollment, Paulding County School District serves over 29,000 students across 33 schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 15:1, slightly better than the national average of around 16:1. This suggests while high school completion rates are commendable, higher education attainment in Paulding County lags behind wider trends both statewide and nationally.

Paulding County, GA, has a diverse employment landscape. As of the most recent data, the county's unemployment rate hovers around 3.5%, below the national average of approximately 4.8% and the Georgia state average of 4.1%.

Top industries in Paulding County include Retail Trade (17.1%), Health Care and Social Assistance (14.3%), and Educational Services (9.8%). By comparison, nationally, Retail Trade accounts for about 10.0%, Health Care for 13.5%, and Educational Services for 9.2%. In Georgia as a whole, Retail Trade stands at 11.8%, Health Care at 13.6%, and Educational Services at 8.9%.

These figures suggest that Paulding County has a higher concentration in Retail Trade compared to both national and state averages, a comparable proportion in Health Care, and a slightly higher investment in Educational Services relative to Georgia but similar to the national level.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of the latest data available in 2021, the median household income in Paulding County, GA, is approximately $77,005. This figure is higher than both the national median household income, which stands at around $64,994, and the state of Georgia's median of approximately $61,980. Below is a statistics table for easier comparison:

As of the latest available data, Paulding County, GA, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The following table illustrates the types of crimes and their respective statistics:

Paulding County’s overall crime rate is approximately 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.9. The area has focused on community policing and preventive measures to maintain safety. Note that these figures may fluctuate annually based on various factors including law enforcement efficiency and community initiatives.