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Coweta County

Georgia · 146,158 residents · 441.071 sq mi
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Coweta County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,795. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,000. Households here earn about 30% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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
146,158
+64%since 2000
from 89,215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
331 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+18%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K74K103K133K163K1990201020202024Coweta County
2024153K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,795
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,706 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,884
+68%since 2000
from $21,949 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,124
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(68,867)
Black17.9%(15,935)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(2,797)
Asian0.7%(608)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.6%(39,784)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68%(99,421)
Black17.5%(25,544)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(11,053)
Asian2.3%(3,329)
Other2.9%(4,288)
Diversity Score60.2%(88,045)
Segregation Score33.1%(48,443)
Diversity Score
60
+35%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coweta County, Georgia?

Coweta County, Georgia has about 146,158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Coweta County, Georgia earns about $79,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coweta County, Georgia expensive?

In Coweta County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $225,000, and the typical rent is about $1,124 a month.

How educated are people in Coweta County, Georgia?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Coweta County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coweta County, Georgia?

About 8.8% of people in Coweta County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coweta County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Coweta County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 92,305 residents, a change of about 171 percent over that period.

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