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Acworth, Georgia
Acworth, city, in Cobb County, Georgia. Acworth had 22,925 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 22,440 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 22,473 (±50). GEOID 1300408.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,925
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,440 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,473 ±50
Median household income
$83,539
±$6,679 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$339,900
±$9,646 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,664
±$128 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Acworth and what county is it in?
Acworth is a city in Cobb County, Georgia. It covers 9.1 square miles of land, 2,453 residents per square mile in 2020.
Acworth is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Acworth, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 22,925 people lived in Acworth on July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 22,440 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 22,473 (±50).
| Measure | Acworth | Cobb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,473 ±50 | 775,208 | no clear change |
| Households | 8,903 ±623 | 295,714 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.52 ±0.18 | 2.59 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,362 ±660 | 314,104 | no clear change |
Acworth's population since 2000
From 13,422 in 2000 to 22,925 in 2025: up 70.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Acworth as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Acworth?
The median resident of Acworth is 39.9 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 21.4%. 18.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Acworth | Cobb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 ±2.7 | 37.5 | +4.9 |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% ±3.9 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7% ±2.3 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Male | 46.2% ±2.8 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.1% ±4.2 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.1% ±4.6 pts | 47.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.4% ±4.3 pts | 26.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±1.8 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±2.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.7% ±3.9 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.5% ±5.9 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5% ±2.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6% ±1.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.5% ±3.8 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.7% ±2.6 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.9% ±4.4 pts | 50.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.6% ±2.6 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.4% ±2.9 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±1.0 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Acworth earn?
Half of Acworth's 8,903 households earn less than $83,539 a year (±$6,679), against $102,738 in Cobb County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $84,746 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Acworth | Cobb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,539 ±$6,679 | $102,738 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $99,078 ±$7,915 | $136,477 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,002 ±$4,373 | $52,646 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7% ±2.5 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.6% ±4.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7% ±3.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% ±2.4 pts | 98.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5% ±3.2 pts | 96.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Acworth?
Owners occupy 59.8% of Acworth's occupied homes and renters 40.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $339,900 by its owner (±$9,646). The median renter pays $1,664 a month including utilities, and 44.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Acworth | Cobb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $339,900 ±$9,646 | $407,200 | +$114,806 |
| Median gross rent | $1,664 ±$128 | $1,730 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.0% ±8.9 pts | 40.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,728 ±$81 | $2,084 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.8% ±4.5 pts | 67.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.2% ±4.5 pts | 33.0% | – |
| Housing units | 9,362 ±660 | 314,104 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3% ±3.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.6% ±4.2 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±0.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.7% ±3.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.3% ±2.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Acworth building?
Builders took permits for 64 new housing units in Acworth in 2025 (64 in single-family houses), 2.8 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Acworth work and get to work?
72.0% of Acworth's workers drive alone and 15.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Acworth | Cobb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.7% ±2.8 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±1.7 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.0% ±4.5 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±2.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.5% ±3.4 pts | 23.6% | +8.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.1 min ±2.0 | 29.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Acworth?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Acworth, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $63,979 (Tract 301.04) to $105,170 (Tract 301.10).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 301.11Cobb County | 4,945 | $88,162 |
| Tract 301.04Cobb County | 3,724 | $63,979 |
| Tract 301.10Cobb County | 4,355 | $105,170 |
| Tract 301.12Cobb County | 2,507 | $64,728 |
| Tract 301.08Cobb County | 5,309 | $118,232 |
| Tract 301.13Cobb County | 3,799 | $90,795 |
| Tract 301.09Cobb County | 4,673 | $109,563 |
| Tract 302.40Cobb County | 4,700 | $112,070 |
| Tract 302.60Cobb County | 3,398 | $89,069 |
| Tract 301.07Cobb County | 4,386 | $105,694 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Acworth) · Census block assignment files
How does Acworth compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Acworth is the 1,731st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 51st-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Acworth ranks 88th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 51st | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 182nd | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th | 360 |
| Median household income | 88th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 71st | 357 |
| Median home value | 72nd | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 54th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 276th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 90th | 343 |
| Median age | 106th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 175th | 354 |
| Work from home | 73rd | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 93rd | 359 |
Acworth's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Acworth with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Acworth?
7 of the 57 figures for Acworth on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Acworth are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Acworth.