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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kennesaw

Georgia · 21,675 residents · 9.758 sq mi
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Kennesaw is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,404. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 12,739 residents. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $129,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,675
+143%since 1990
from 8,936 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,221 / sq mi
+143%since 1990
from 916 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
+5%since 1990
from 30.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K14K22K29K37K1990201020202024Kennesaw
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,404
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,836 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,757
+66%since 1990
from $14,927 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$129,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$908
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $672 in 1990
US average: $602
80.6%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
19.4% rent
2.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(8,639)
Black2.7%(244)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(55)
Asian0.3%(31)
Diversity Score9.5%(849)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(17,128)
Black9.8%(2,122)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,344)
Asian2.9%(627)
Diversity Score41.7%(9,040)
42
+339%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.5%
+14.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.4%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.7%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
+12%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennesaw, Georgia?

Kennesaw, Georgia has about 21,675 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kennesaw, Georgia?

The typical household in Kennesaw, Georgia earns about $60,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kennesaw, Georgia expensive?

In Kennesaw, Georgia, the median home is worth about $129,000, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Kennesaw, Georgia?

About 34.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kennesaw, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kennesaw, Georgia?

About 4.5% of people in Kennesaw, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kennesaw, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Kennesaw, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,739 residents, a change of about 143 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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