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Kennesaw

Georgia · 33,036 residents · 9.758 sq mi
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Kennesaw is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $72,972. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $215,800. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% 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
33,036
+52%since 2000
from 21,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,386 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 2,221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
+7%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K14K22K29K37K1990201020202024Kennesaw
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,972
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,220
+42%since 2000
from $24,757 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,347
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $908 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+38%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(17,128)
Black9.8%(2,122)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,344)
Asian2.9%(627)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.7%(9,040)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(17,102)
Black23.8%(7,848)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(4,257)
Asian4.9%(1,626)
Other3.8%(1,243)
Diversity Score79.3%(26,188)
Diversity Score
79
+90%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 77.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
16.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennesaw, Georgia?

Kennesaw, Georgia has about 33,036 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kennesaw, Georgia?

The typical household in Kennesaw, Georgia earns about $72,972 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 $215,800, and the typical rent is about $1,347 a month.

How educated are people in Kennesaw, Georgia?

About 44.8% 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 12.5% 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 24,100 residents, a change of about 270 percent over that period.

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

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