Gwinnett’s Workforce
Gwinnett’s Workforce is Diverse and Abundant
In a global economy where talent is the #1 challenge for an enterprises’ success and sustainability, Gwinnett’s ability to cultivate and retain the students we educate, the local employees we invest in and the leaders who will manage innovation and growth is mission critical. Gwinnett’s current and future talent provides our businesses with a competitive edge and serves as a community differentiator.
LABOR FORCE
Within 60-Minute Drive
NET MIGRATION
245 Domestic and 5,202 International
STUDENTS ENROLLED
Kindergarten-PhD
Gwinnett is the second largest community in the state of Georgia, expected to exceed one million residents in the next decade. Also, one of the most ethnically diverse populations in the United States, Gwinnett’s resident talent positions our community well for global competitiveness.
Diversity Index
%
The diversity index measures the probability that two people from Gwinnett county will be from different race/ethnic groups.
Median Age
Residents Work in Gwinnett
%
| Occupation | Employed |
|---|---|
| Legal | 3,972 |
| Life/Social Sciences | 4,246 |
| Architecture/Engineer | 9,505 |
| Health Support | 11,638 |
| Maintenance/Repair | 13,907 |
| Building Maintenance | 18,437 |
| Production | 20,027 |
| Health Practices | 23,947 |
| Computer/Mathematical | 25,885 |
| Education/Library | 28,010 |
| Construction/Extraction | 34,050 |
| Business/Financial | 35,868 |
| Transportation/Moving | 39,355 |
| Management | 62,327 |
Gwinnett’s Marketplace is Accessible
Gwinnett County, metro Atlanta, Georgia has a labor draw area that is accessible via major highways, connecting the county to commerce, travel and academic institutions. Business and talent in Gwinnett have a 30-minute drive to Downtown Atlanta, 45-minute drive to the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and a 60-minute drive the University of Georgia.
30-minute drive from downtown Atlanta, Georgia
45 to 60-minute drive from Athens, Georgia, home of the University of Georgia
45-minute drive to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
