Gwinnett County’s economic performance reflects sustained coordination among industry, education, workforce, government and elected officials, and economic development partners. Across Partnership Gwinnett’s five target industries—Advanced Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology Solutions, Health Sciences & Services, and Corporate & Professional Services—recent data illustrate how intentional strategy focusing on talent and workforce alignment translate into measurable outcomes.
Industry Output Signals Productivity and Sector Alignment
In 2025, Partnership Gwinnett’s target industries generated $25.5 billion in Gross Regional Product (GRP). GRP at this level indicates a concentration of industries that are both productive and export-oriented, contributing value beyond local consumption. This outcome aligns with Partnership Gwinnett’s industry-led, public-private partnership economic development strategy, which focuses on recruiting, retaining and expanding firms that generate sustained regional output and provide high quality jobs.
The average earnings per job of $105,643 further reinforce this profile. Wages at this level are typically associated with technical, professional, and advanced operational roles which are precisely the occupations supported through Gwinnett’s education and training ecosystem. Across all industries, Gwinnett ranked number 6 amongst all Georgia counties for highest weekly wages in 2024. Programs at Gwinnett Technical College, Georgia Gwinnett College, and employer-aligned training supported by Georgia Quick Start help ensure that local talent is prepared for these higher-skill, higher-wage roles, contributing directly to productivity and earnings growth.
Population Growth Paired with Job Expansion Reflects Labor Market Confidence
Gwinnett surpassed 1 million residents in 2024, a milestone that expands the county’s labor supply while also increasing demand for services, infrastructure, and healthcare. Population growth alone does not guarantee economic strength; however, Gwinnett’s growth is occurring alongside sustained job creation, indicating that employers continue to view the county as a viable location for long-term investment. In 2024, Gwinnett ranked number 2 amongst Georgia counties for highest employment levels. From 2015 to 2025, overall U.S. job creation saw an 11% increase, where in the same timeframe Gwinnett has seen a 19% increase in jobs.
Projected job growth over the next five years builds on this momentum and reflects employer confidence in Gwinnett’s ability to meet future workforce needs. This confidence is supported by a strong pipeline that begins early. Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) plays a foundational role through Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways, Dual Enrollment, and the Gwinnett College & Career Academy, which expose students to industry-aligned careers before graduation. Furthermore, the additional ecosystems of Gwinnett Technical College and Georgia Gwinnett College expand local impacts and opportunities to support the regional talent pipeline.
Low Unemployment Reflects Strong Job Matching—And the Need for Continued Workforce Investment
Gwinnett’s 3.1% unemployment rate, well below the national average of 4.4%, signals a labor market operating near full employment. From an economic prosperity perspective, this reflects strong job matching and sustained employer demand, but it also underscores the importance of workforce development in maintaining growth under tight labor conditions.
Organizations such as WorkSource Gwinnett play a critical role in this environment by connecting residents to training, upskilling opportunities, and employer needs—particularly for incumbent workers and populations seeking reentry into the labor force. These efforts help mitigate labor constraints and support business expansion, even as supply and demand for talent intensifies across the Metro Atlanta region.
Translating Strategy Into Sustained Growth
Taken together, these indicators point to an economy that is performing well because it is intentionally aligned across public and private sectors, and are the result of coordinated action across economic development, education, and workforce systems.
As Gwinnett continues to grow, the ongoing work of Partnership Gwinnett and its partners will remain central to sustaining momentum. By aligning talent pipelines with industry demand and supporting employers at every stage of growth, Gwinnett is positioning itself not only for continued growth, but for long-term economic resilience.
Data Sources: Lightcast 2026.1 Data Release
Data visuals created by Partnership Gwinnett
