Gwinnett County, Georgia
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Gwinnett County (/ɡwɪˈnɛt/ gwih-NET) is located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia.[2] It forms part of the Atlanta metropolitan area, being located about 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Atlanta city limits. In 2020, the population was 957,062, making it the second-most populous county in Georgia (after Fulton County).[1] Its county seat is Lawrenceville.[3] The county is named for Button Gwinnett, one of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence.[4]
Gwinnett County | |
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Coordinates: 33°58′N 84°02′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Georgia |
Founded | December 15, 1818; 206 years ago (1818) |
Named for | Button Gwinnett |
Seat | Lawrenceville |
Largest city | Peachtree Corners |
Area | |
• Total | 437 sq mi (1,130 km2) |
• Land | 430 sq mi (1,100 km2) |
• Water | 6.4 sq mi (17 km2) 1.5% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 942,627[1] |
• Density | 2,123/sq mi (820/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional districts | 6th, 7th, 9th |
Website | gwinnettcounty.com |
Gwinnett County is the most ethnically-diverse county in Georgia,[5][6][7] with significant populations of Black, Hispanic, and Asian residents. As of the 2020 Census, no ethnicity constitutes more than a third of its population.[8]