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Cobb County

Georgia · 766,149 residents · 339.706 sq mi
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Cobb County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,830. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $273,900. Households here earn about 32% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
766,149
+26%since 2000
from 607,751 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,255 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 1,789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+11%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
415K513K611K710K808K1990201020202024Cobb County
2024775K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,830
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,289 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,480
+49%since 2000
from $27,863 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,264
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+36%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cobb County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(417,947)
Black18.6%(112,924)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(46,964)
Asian3%(18,417)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(353,736)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(369,182)
Black26.1%(200,072)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(111,240)
Asian5.6%(42,533)
Other3.7%(28,357)
Diversity Score82.6%(633,167)
Segregation Score38.1%(292,172)
Diversity Score
83
+42%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.8%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cobb County, Georgia?

Cobb County, Georgia has about 766,149 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cobb County, Georgia earns about $80,830 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 $273,900, and the typical rent is about $1,264 a month.

How educated are people in Cobb County, Georgia?

About 48.4% 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 8.6% 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 318,404 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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