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World Population Review
Cobb County, Georgia Population 2021
Cobb County, Georgia's estimated population is 768,283 with a growth rate of 0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cobb County, Georgia is the 4th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 689,495 and has seen a growth of 11.43% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 768,283 | 4,071 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 764,212 | 4,071 | 0.54% |
| 2019 | 760,141 | 4,071 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 756,070 | 3,421 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 752,649 | 4,471 | 0.60% |
| 2016 | 748,178 | 9,126 | 1.23% |
| 2015 | 739,052 | 11,509 | 1.58% |
| 2014 | 727,543 | 11,526 | 1.61% |
| 2013 | 716,017 | 9,695 | 1.37% |
| 2012 | 706,322 | 9,815 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 696,507 | 7,012 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 689,495 | 241,750 | 53.99% |
| 1990 | 447,745 | 150,027 | 50.39% |
| 1980 | 297,718 | 100,925 | 51.28% |
| 1970 | 196,793 | 82,619 | 72.36% |
| 1960 | 114,174 | 52,344 | 84.66% |
| 1950 | 61,830 | 23,558 | 61.55% |
| 1940 | 38,272 | 2,864 | 8.09% |
| 1930 | 35,408 | 4,971 | 16.33% |
| 1920 | 30,437 | 2,040 | 7.18% |
| 1910 | 28,397 | 3,733 | 15.14% |
| 1900 | 24,664 | 2,378 | 10.67% |
| 1890 | 22,286 | 1,538 | 7.41% |
| 1880 | 20,748 | 6,934 | 50.20% |
| 1870 | 13,814 | -428 | -3.01% |
| 1860 | 14,242 | 399 | 2.88% |
| 1850 | 13,843 | 6,304 | 83.62% |
| 1840 | 7,539 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.53%
County Website
State
Founded
December 2, 1832
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
689,495
Growth Since 2010
11.43%
Cobb County, Georgia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 440,462 | 58.63% |
| Black or African American | 207,059 | 27.56% |
| Asian | 40,271 | 5.36% |
| Some Other Race | 38,088 | 5.07% |
| Two or More Races | 22,988 | 3.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,941 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 409 | 0.05% |
Cobb County, Georgia Population by Race
Cobb County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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Cobb County, Georgia Population by Age
Cobb County, Georgia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 280,374 | 2.64 | 64.5 |
| Married | 141,901 | 3.24 | 80.8 |
| Non Family | 90,835 | 1.34 | 48 |
| Female | 36,151 | 3.32 | 47 |
| Male | 11,487 | 3.36 | 49.4 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
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Cobb County, Georgia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20,773 | 4.12% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19,070 | 3.79% |
| High School Graduate | 93,253 | 18.51% |
| Some College | 96,314 | 19.12% |
| Associates Degree | 35,693 | 7.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 151,687 | 30.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 86,999 | 17.27% |
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Cobb County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Cobb County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 284,982 | 271,472 | 150,944 |
| Black | 132,279 | 125,035 | 53,322 |
| Hispanic | 51,131 | 33,989 | 11,329 |
| Asian | 27,951 | 25,867 | 18,720 |
| Other Race | 20,367 | 12,132 | 2,851 |
| 2+ Races | 9,249 | 8,520 | 4,564 |
| Native American | 1,488 | 1,086 | 496 |
| Islander | 233 | 224 | 73 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 96.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.97%.
Cobb County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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$47,360
Average Earnings
$53,919
Average Male
$40,945
Average Female
Cobb County, Georgia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Cobb County, Georgia Language by Age
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Cobb County, Georgia Language
79.06% of Cobb County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 20.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.52% of the population.
Cobb County, Georgia Language
Cobb County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 384,043 | 24,277 | 6.32% |
| Black | 203,006 | 21,954 | 10.81% |
| Hispanic | 96,306 | 17,861 | 18.55% |
| Other | 37,576 | 8,584 | 22.84% |
| Multiple | 22,796 | 2,581 | 11.32% |
| Asian | 39,986 | 1,921 | 4.80% |
| Native | 1,932 | 240 | 12.42% |
| Islander | 386 | 27 | 6.99% |
9.10%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.35%
Male Poverty Rate
9.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cobb County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cobb County, Georgia is Other, with 22.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cobb County, Georgia is Asian, with 4.80% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.90%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.49%.
Cobb County, Georgia Poverty
Cobb County, Georgia Poverty Rate by Education
Cobb County, Georgia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Cobb County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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Cobb County, Georgia 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 55-64.
Cobb County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
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Cobb County, Georgia Marital Status
Cobb County, Georgia Veterans by War
Cobb County, Georgia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,892 | 7.73% |
| Black | 12,187 | 7.94% |
| Hispanic | 2,129 | 3.46% |
| 2+ Races | 770 | 6.74% |
| Other Race | 644 | 2.65% |
| Asian | 642 | 2.06% |
| Native American | 164 | 9.24% |
| Islander | 46 | 18.62% |
Cobb County, Georgia Veterans by Race
Cobb County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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4.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
Cobb County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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70.2%
Labor Force Participation
67%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Cobb County, Georgia Employment by Age
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Cobb County, Georgia Employment by Race
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Cobb County, Georgia 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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84.32%
Native Born
15.68%
Foreign Born
8.48%
Non Citizen
7.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.32% of Cobb County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 38.76% having been born in Georgia. 8.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Cobb County, Georgia Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990