City · Georgia
Powder Springs, Georgia
Powder Springs, city, in Cobb County, Georgia. Powder Springs had 21,004 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 24.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 16,887 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,009 (±55). GEOID 1362524.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,004
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,887 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,009 ±55
Median household income
$105,070
±$11,072 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$332,900
±$18,477 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,583
±$259 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Powder Springs and what county is it in?
Powder Springs is a city in Cobb County, Georgia. It covers 8.0 square miles of land, 2,123 residents per square mile in 2020.
Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 21,004 people lived in Powder Springs on July 1, 2025, up 24.2% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 16,887 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,009 (±55).
| Measure | Powder Springs | Cobb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,009 ±55 | 775,208 | +2,846 |
| Households | 6,493 ±386 | 295,714 | +1,368 |
| Average household size | 2.74 ±0.16 | 2.59 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,965 ±461 | 314,104 | +1,539 |
Powder Springs's population since 2000
From 12,481 in 2000 to 21,004 in 2025: up 68.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs?
The median resident of Powder Springs is 41.1 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 13.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 51.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 24.5%. 15.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Powder Springs | Cobb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 ±4.2 | 37.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.5% ±3.5 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.8% ±2.3 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±2.8 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.3% ±4.2 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 24.5% ±4.4 pts | 47.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 51.2% ±5.8 pts | 26.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.6% ±3.7 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.4% ±5.2 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±2.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 10.8% ±2.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.6% ±3.2 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3% ±2.7 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.0% ±4.9 pts | 50.8% | +7.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.3% ±2.6 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5% ±4.0 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±1.4 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 Powder Springs earn?
Half of Powder Springs's 6,493 households earn less than $105,070 a year (±$11,072), against $102,738 in Cobb County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $85,911 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $19,159 after inflation. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Powder Springs | Cobb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $105,070 ±$11,072 | $102,738 | +$19,159 |
| Mean household income | $113,810 ±$9,985 | $136,477 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,998 ±$3,771 | $52,646 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6% ±4.7 pts | 8.7% | +7.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.8% ±10.9 pts | 11.0% | +13.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.4% ±4.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±1.7 pts | 98.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.1% ±1.4 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 Powder Springs?
Owners occupy 82.4% of Powder Springs's occupied homes and renters 17.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $332,900 by its owner (±$18,477). The median renter pays $1,583 a month including utilities, and 48.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Powder Springs | Cobb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $332,900 ±$18,477 | $407,200 | +$126,759 |
| Median gross rent | $1,583 ±$259 | $1,730 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.2% ±16.2 pts | 40.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,722 ±$151 | $2,084 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.4% ±4.1 pts | 67.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.6% ±4.1 pts | 33.0% | – |
| Housing units | 6,965 ±461 | 314,104 | +1,539 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.7% ±9.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.1% ±3.5 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.8% ±2.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.3% ±4.2 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±1.3 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 Powder Springs building?
Builders took permits for 353 new housing units in Powder Springs in 2025 (160 in single-family houses), 16.8 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 Powder Springs work and get to work?
69.9% of Powder Springs's workers drive alone and 22.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Powder Springs | Cobb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.9% ±3.8 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±1.7 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.9% ±4.4 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.3% ±1.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.7% ±3.7 pts | 23.6% | +14.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.3 min ±2.6 | 29.4 min | −5.1 min |
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 Powder Springs?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Powder Springs, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $90,750 (Tract 315.06) to $116,528 (Tract 315.13).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 315.06Cobb County | 7,150 | $90,750 |
| Tract 315.13Cobb County | 6,120 | $116,528 |
| Tract 315.11Cobb County | 6,574 | $111,195 |
| Tract 315.14Cobb County | 3,013 | $100,882 |
| Tract 315.16Cobb County | 2,957 | $106,696 |
| Tract 315.07Cobb County | 3,067 | $91,984 |
| Tract 315.15Cobb County | 3,888 | $152,723 |
| Tract 315.12Cobb County | 5,378 | $94,598 |
| Tract 315.10Cobb County | 3,089 | $105,801 |
| Tract 314.11Cobb County | 3,985 | $70,563 |
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 Powder Springs) · Census block assignment files
How does Powder Springs compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Powder Springs is the 1,857th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 56th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Powder Springs ranks 37th 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 | 56th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 28th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 56th | 360 |
| Median household income | 37th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 72nd | 357 |
| Median home value | 78th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 67th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 182nd | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th | 343 |
| Median age | 87th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 44th | 354 |
| Work from home | 32nd | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 50th | 359 |
Powder Springs's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs?
10 of the 57 figures for Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs.