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Question
How does Gwinnett County’s veteran business community contribute to local service markets and community trust?
Answer
Gwinnett County has 961 confirmed veteran-owned employer businesses and an estimated 5,113 total veteran-owned firms when national nonemployer ratios are applied. The report estimates that veteran employer firms generate $2.9 billion in annual economic activity, support about 10,250 jobs, and pay roughly $567 million in annual wages.
Evidence
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 veteran-owned employer business data, U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 veteran population data, SBA Veteran Ownership Statistics 2024, Federal Reserve Banks Small Business Credit Survey 2024
Executive Summary
Gwinnett County has 961 confirmed veteran-owned employer businesses and an estimated 5,113 total veteran-owned firms when national nonemployer ratios are applied. The report estimates that veteran employer firms generate $2.9 billion in annual economic activity, support about 10,250 jobs, and pay roughly $567 million in annual wages.
Key Findings
- Gwinnett County is home to 961 confirmed veteran-owned employer businesses.
- Using national SBA per-firm averages, those employer firms represent an estimated $2.9 billion in annual economic activity.
- Gwinnett County is home to 37,754 veterans, and the report estimates one veteran-owned business for every 38 residents.
- Nationally, the veteran share of business ownership declined from about 16% in 2001 to 5.5% in 2022.
- SBA data indicates 53% of veteran business owners are age 65 or older, compared with 21% of non-veteran business owners.
About This Research
- Study ID
- ASBRC-2026-003
- Research Partner
- Veterans Junk Removal
- Geography
- Gwinnett County, Georgia
- Industry
- Local services and veteran-owned business
- Research Area
- Local Market Intelligence
- Primary Data Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 veteran-owned employer business data, U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 veteran population data, SBA Veteran Ownership Statistics 2024, Federal Reserve Banks Small Business Credit Survey 2024
- Publication Date
- June 2026
- Status
- Published
Plain-English Summary
This report estimates the scale and economic contribution of Gwinnett County's veteran-owned business community, including confirmed employer firms, estimated total veteran firms, jobs supported, payroll, and national trends affecting veteran entrepreneurship.
What This Means
Veteran-owned businesses represent a measurable part of Gwinnett County's local business community, while national ownership trends suggest the pipeline of veteran entrepreneurs is aging and becoming smaller over time.
Methodology
The report combines Census ACS veteran-owned employer business data, County Business Patterns employer establishment data, Census veteran population data, SBA national veteran ownership statistics, and Federal Reserve veteran-owned firm credit survey data. Economic contribution, jobs, payroll, and total firm estimates are calculated by applying national averages to Gwinnett's confirmed veteran employer firm count.
Limitations
The economic impact figures are estimates derived from national per-firm averages and cited public sources, not surveyed local revenue or payroll totals. The estimated total veteran firm count applies a national employer-to-total firm ratio to local employer firm data and should be treated as approximate. This report is informational and does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or economic forecasting advice.
Data Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 veteran-owned employer business data
- U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 veteran population data
- SBA Veteran Ownership Statistics 2024
- Federal Reserve Banks Small Business Credit Survey 2024
Expert Commentary
The report includes partner context from Veterans Junk Removal on veteran entrepreneurship, service culture, and the importance of supporting veteran-owned local businesses.
Resources
- Full Report PDF: Full report PDFAvailable
- Executive Summary: Executive summaryComing Soon
- Methodology: Methodology notesComing Soon
- Citation: American Small Business Research Center. Serving Those Who Served: Gwinnett County’s Veteran Business Community. ASBRC-2026-003. June 2026.Available
- Press Release: Press releaseComing Soon
- Charts: ChartsComing Soon
- Media Kit: Media kitComing Soon
FAQ
Is this a directory of all veteran-owned businesses?
No. It is a research publication, not a complete directory.
Citation
American Small Business Research Center. Serving Those Who Served: Gwinnett County’s Veteran Business Community. ASBRC-2026-003. June 2026.
Research Partner
Veterans Junk Removal. Research partners may provide topic context, access to subject matter expertise, or financial support for the research process. The American Small Business Research Center maintains editorial independence. Research partners do not determine findings, methodology, conclusions, or publication decisions.
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