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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Cobb County

Georgia · 607,751 residents · 339.706 sq mi
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Cobb County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,289. Population has grown 36% since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $145,300. Households here earn about 37% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% 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

Total population
607,751
+36%since 1990
from 447,745 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,789 / sq mi
+36%since 1990
from 1,318 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.2
+4%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
415K513K611K710K808K1990201020202024Cobb County
2024775K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,289
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,297 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,863
+45%since 1990
from $19,166 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $97,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $575 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.2%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.6% in 1990
31.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+6%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(392,411)
Black9.8%(44,042)
Hispanic / Latino2%(8,995)
Asian1.7%(7,484)
Diversity Score31.5%(140,943)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(417,947)
Black18.6%(112,924)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(46,964)
Asian3%(18,417)
Diversity Score58.2%(353,736)
Diversity Score
58
+85%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 33.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 85.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
−11%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Cobb County to nearby counties

COBB COUNTY VS
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Income$95,292+63%
Home value$458,800+216%
Population1,098,791+39%
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COBB COUNTY VS
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Income$98,031+68%
Home value$326,300+125%
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COBB COUNTY VS
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Income$82,984+42%
Home value$296,900+104%
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COBB COUNTY VS
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Income$108,115+85%
Home value$435,100+199%
Population299,273−62%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cobb County, Georgia?

Cobb County, Georgia has about 607,751 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cobb County, Georgia?

The typical household in Cobb County, Georgia earns about $58,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cobb County, Georgia expensive?

In Cobb County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $145,300, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Cobb County, Georgia?

About 39.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cobb County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cobb County, Georgia?

About 6.5% of people in Cobb County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cobb County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cobb County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 160,006 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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