State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,581.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.80% (185)
Growth Since 2010
13.53% (2,763)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Acworth, Georgia Population 2021
23,188
Acworth is a city located in Cobb County Georgia. With a 2020 population of 23,188, it is the 46th largest city in Georgia and the 1659th largest city in the United States . Acworth is currently growing at a rate of 0.80% annually and its population has increased by 13.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,425 in 2010. Acworth reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 10 miles, Acworth has a population density of 2,581 people per square mile.
The average household income in Acworth is $78,341 with a poverty rate of 9.32%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,268 per month, and the median house value is $182,900. The median age in Acworth is 35 years, 30.6 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
Acworth Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Acworthwas:
- White: 63.20%
- Black or African American: 26.09%
- Two or more races: 3.64%
- Other race: 3.36%
- Asian: 2.97%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.45%
- Native American: 0.28%
The current population of Acworth, Georgia is 23,188 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 22,818.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 20,425.
Acworth, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,241 | 63.20% |
| Black or African American | 5,880 | 26.09% |
| Two or More Races | 821 | 3.64% |
| Some Other Race | 758 | 3.36% |
| Asian | 669 | 2.97% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 102 | 0.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 63 | 0.28% |
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Acworth Population by Race
Acworth Population Pyramid $2021
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Acworth Population by Age
Acworth Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,337 | 2.7 | 63.7 |
| Married | 4,074 | 3.5 | 76.2 |
| Non Family | 2,867 | 1.32 | 52.9 |
| Female | 1,107 | 3.32 | 47.1 |
| Male | 289 | 2.67 | 59.9 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
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Acworth Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 509 | 3.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 525 | 3.66% |
| High School Graduate | 3,402 | 23.72% |
| Some College | 3,610 | 25.17% |
| Associates Degree | 1,194 | 8.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,376 | 23.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,727 | 12.04% |
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Acworth Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Acworth Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,813 | 8,431 | 3,378 |
| Black | 3,701 | 3,444 | 1,180 |
| Hispanic | 1,286 | 921 | 264 |
| Other Race | 415 | 237 | 29 |
| Asian | 394 | 346 | 160 |
| 2+ Races | 238 | 238 | 140 |
| Islander | 36 | 36 | |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Acworth Educational Attainment by Race
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$45,220
Average Earnings
$50,036
Average Male
$42,250
Average Female
Acworth Earnings by Educational Attainment
Acworth Language by Age
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Acworth Language
75.92% of Acworth residents speak only English, while 24.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.55% of the population.
Acworth Language
Acworth Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,757 | 1,184 | 9.28% |
| Hispanic | 2,598 | 377 | 14.51% |
| Black | 5,870 | 338 | 5.76% |
| Multiple | 821 | 202 | 24.60% |
| Other | 758 | 86 | 11.35% |
| Native | 63 | 14 | 22.22% |
9.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.09%
Male Poverty Rate
8.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Acworth
The race most likely to be in poverty in Acworth is Multiple, with 24.60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Acworth is Black, with 5.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.56%.
Acworth Poverty
Acworth Poverty Rate by Education
Acworth Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Acworth Married by Age and Sex
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Acworth Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Acworth Marital Status by Race
Acworth Marital Status
Acworth Veterans by War
Acworth Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 966 | 8.86% |
| Black | 190 | 4.28% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 4.08% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 5.41% |
Acworth Veterans by Race
Acworth Veterans by Education
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3.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
Acworth Veterans by Education
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70.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Acworth Employment by Age
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Acworth Employment by Race
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Acworth Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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42.58%
Born in Acworth
84.17%
Native Born
15.83%
Foreign Born
6.72%
Non Citizen
9.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.17% of Acworth residents were born in the United States, with 42.58% having been born in Georgia. 6.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Acworth Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,188 | 185 | 0.80% |
| 2020 | 23,003 | 185 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 22,818 | 185 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 22,633 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 22,637 | 142 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 22,495 | 391 | 1.77% |
| 2015 | 22,104 | 253 | 1.16% |
| 2014 | 21,851 | 334 | 1.55% |
| 2013 | 21,517 | 266 | 1.25% |
| 2012 | 21,251 | 477 | 2.30% |
| 2011 | 20,774 | 221 | 1.08% |
| 2010 | 20,553 | 7,131 | 4.35% |
| 2000 | 13,422 | 8,903 | 11.50% |
| 1990 | 4,519 | 871 | 2.16% |
| 1980 | 3,648 | -281 | -0.74% |
| 1970 | 3,929 | 0.00% |