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Acworth

Georgia · 22,440 residents · 9.136 sq mi
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Acworth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,003. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $193,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,440
+67%since 2000
from 13,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,456 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 1,469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+22%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K8K14K19K24K1990201020202024Acworth
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,003
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,918 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,651
+30%since 2000
from $21,956 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,296
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $676 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+16%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(10,377)
Black12.4%(1,662)
Hispanic / Latino6%(812)
Asian2.3%(307)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.7%(6,002)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(11,260)
Black25.9%(5,803)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(3,245)
Asian4.1%(920)
Other3.4%(758)
Diversity Score80.4%(18,045)
Diversity Score
80
+80%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+1%since 2000
from 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Acworth, Georgia?

Acworth, Georgia has about 22,440 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Acworth, Georgia?

The typical household in Acworth, Georgia earns about $66,003 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Acworth, Georgia expensive?

In Acworth, Georgia, the median home is worth about $193,300, and the typical rent is about $1,296 a month.

How educated are people in Acworth, Georgia?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Acworth, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Acworth, Georgia?

About 8.6% of people in Acworth, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Acworth, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Acworth, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,921 residents, a change of about 397 percent over that period.

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