Cobb County, Georgia Population 2022
Cobb County, Georgia's estimated population is 772,354 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 12.02% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 7,539 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 13,843 | 6,304 | 83.62% |
| 1860 | 14,242 | 399 | 2.88% |
| 1870 | 13,814 | -428 | -3.01% |
| 1880 | 20,748 | 6,934 | 50.20% |
| 1890 | 22,286 | 1,538 | 7.41% |
| 1900 | 24,664 | 2,378 | 10.67% |
| 1910 | 28,397 | 3,733 | 15.14% |
| 1920 | 30,437 | 2,040 | 7.18% |
| 1930 | 35,408 | 4,971 | 16.33% |
| 1940 | 38,272 | 2,864 | 8.09% |
| 1950 | 61,830 | 23,558 | 61.55% |
| 1960 | 114,174 | 52,344 | 84.66% |
| 1970 | 196,793 | 82,619 | 72.36% |
| 1980 | 297,718 | 100,925 | 51.28% |
| 1990 | 447,745 | 150,027 | 50.39% |
| 2010 | 689,495 | 241,750 | 53.99% |
| 2011 | 696,507 | 7,012 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 706,322 | 9,815 | 1.41% |
| 2013 | 716,017 | 9,695 | 1.37% |
| 2014 | 727,543 | 11,526 | 1.61% |
| 2015 | 739,052 | 11,509 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 748,178 | 9,126 | 1.23% |
| 2017 | 752,649 | 4,471 | 0.60% |
| 2018 | 756,070 | 3,421 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 760,141 | 4,071 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 764,212 | 4,071 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 768,283 | 4,071 | 0.53% |
| 2022 | 772,354 | 4,071 | 0.53% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 432,175 | 57.12% |
| Black or African American | 208,593 | 27.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,699 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 41,663 | 5.51% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 478 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 36,815 | 4.87% |
| Two or More Races | 35,230 | 4.66% |
Cobb County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 283,359 | 2.63 | 65.8 |
| Married | 142,220 | 3.25 | 82.5 |
| Male | 11,946 | 3.4 | 54.6 |
| Female | 36,212 | 3.31 | 47.6 |
| Non Family | 92,981 | 1.33 | 48.8 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18,841 | 3.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19,034 | 3.73% |
| High School Graduate | 93,871 | 18.38% |
| Some College | 95,616 | 18.72% |
| Associates Degree | 35,924 | 7.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 157,496 | 30.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 89,886 | 17.60% |
Cobb County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 28,919 | 26,736 | 20,422 |
| White | 283,394 | 271,314 | 151,552 |
| 2+ Races | 16,368 | 15,450 | 7,924 |
| Black | 135,732 | 128,621 | 56,657 |
| Islander | 249 | 243 | 89 |
| Native American | 1,300 | 937 | 446 |
| Hispanic | 52,503 | 36,276 | 13,053 |
| Other Race | 20,015 | 11,670 | 3,486 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 97.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.62%.
$49,743
Average Earnings
$55,383
Average Male
$42,066
Average Female
Cobb County, Georgia Language by Age
Cobb County, Georgia Language
79.46% of Cobb County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 20.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.99% of the population.
Cobb County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,685 | 340 | 20.18% |
| Hispanic | 97,336 | 17,612 | 18.09% |
| Black | 204,458 | 20,473 | 10.01% |
| Multiple | 34,829 | 3,442 | 9.88% |
| Islander | 449 | 28 | 6.24% |
| White | 380,307 | 23,124 | 6.08% |
| Asian | 41,341 | 1,736 | 4.20% |
| Other | 8,504 | NaN% |
8.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.10%
Male Poverty Rate
9.07%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cobb County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cobb County, Georgia is Native, with 20.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cobb County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.87%.
Cobb County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Cobb County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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 35-44.
Cobb County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,403 | 7.71% |
| Black | 12,043 | 7.69% |
| Native American | 132 | 8.70% |
| Asian | 529 | 1.65% |
| Islander | 58 | 22.14% |
| Other Race | 626 | 2.63% |
| 2+ Races | 771 | 3.80% |
| Hispanic | 1,981 | 3.13% |
Cobb County, Georgia Veterans by Education
4.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
69.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
38.83%
Born in Cobb County, Georgia
84.42%
Native Born
15.58%
Foreign Born
8.03%
Non Citizen
7.55%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.42% of Cobb County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 38.83% having been born in Georgia. 8.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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