City of Lawrenceville Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

Changing growth rates among age groupsIn 2000, children age 0-17 totaled 5,908 and comprised21.0% of the population. In 2030, this age group isexpected exceed 10,685, increasing its share to 27%.Working adults age 18-64 totaled 14,440 and comprised60.1% of the population in 2000. This age group isexpected to drop in proportion o by 2030 with a projectionof 28,063. There must be continued efforts to plan forgrowth in the Gwinnett County school system as well as thehousing and job markets. Lawrenceville’s senior population(65 and over) is expected to increase slightly from 8% to9% of the total population. The percentages equate to atotal of 3,855 seniors in 2030 up from an estimated 2,049 in2000. Given the presence of the Gwinnett Medical Centerand the expanding services over the next twenty-plus years,it is expected that the percentage of senior citizens inLawrenceville may actually be greater than Censusestimates in 2030.Changing Face of Lawrenceville’s ResidentsIn 2000, Hispanics comprised 12.0% of the population or anestimated 2,720 residents. In 2030, this segment isprojected to grow to 16% of the total population - anincrease of 3,960 residents. The percentage ofLawrenceville residents who are considered neither whitenor black will grow from 2,319 (10.4%) to 5,710 (13.4%).City (and County) services will need to be reviewed andadjusted over time to assimilate these residents for whomEnglish is not their primary language. Lawrenceville expectsthat funding sources to accommodate multi-lingual supportwill originate from services that cater to this changingpopulation.3.3 Housing3.3.1 Housing IssuesDemographic Changes Affect Housing DemandAs the population of Lawrenceville continues to increase,more housing units will need to be made available, atincreasing densities. Additionally, the increase in theimmigrant community has added to the demand foraffordable housing in Lawrenceville. At the same time theCity has placed severe limitations on multi-family dwellingconstructions due to crime, upkeep and quality of lifeconcerns. Lawrenceville wishes to attract higher-endCity of Lawrenceville 3 - 2Comprehensive Plan 2030Adopted VersionCommunity Agenda 6 October 2008