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Population Review

Cobb County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 3rd-largest in Georgia

The population of Cobb County, Georgia is 769,152 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $98,712, the median home value is $373,700, and the median age is 37.4.

The population of Cobb County has grown 14.2% since 2010 (689,542 → 787,538), a +0.95% annualized rate.

Cobb County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

769,152

Population

+0.95%

Annual growth

2264

People / sq mi

$98,712

Median Income

$373,700

Median Home Value

Cobb County covers 340 sq mi of land at 2264.3 people per square mile.

About Cobb County, GA

Cobb County is a county in Georgia with a population of 769,152. It ranks #3 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 37.4, younger than the national median. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The median household income in Cobb County is $98,712, above the US median of $74,580. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $373,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,640. The homeownership rate of 67.0% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Cobb County reflects 50.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 21.1% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.5 minutes each way.

Cobb County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Cobb County had a population of 689,542 in 2010 and 787,538 in 2024, a 14.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 787,538 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.95%.

2024 · 788K20102024

787,538

Population (2024)

689,542

Population (2010)

787,538

Peak (2024)

0.95%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010689,542
2011696,629
2012706,517
2013716,265
2014727,847
2015739,428
2016748,767
2017753,361
2018757,133
2019761,060
2020766,383
2021766,747
2022774,162
2023781,208
2024787,538

Race & Ethnicity

White50.5%
Black or African American27.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

37.4

Median Age

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Male

13.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.7%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
6.4%
25–34
14.5%
35–44
14.2%
45–54
13.8%
55–59
6.5%
60–64
5.8%
65–74
8.3%
75–84
3.7%
85+
1.3%

Children (under 15): 18.6% · Seniors (65+): 13.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$98,712+$24,048 vs state
Mean household income$131,991
Per-capita income$50,975
Poverty rate5.5%-4.4% vs state
Unemployment rate3.2%
Employment-to-population67.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
18.7%
Finance & real estate
18.4%
Education & health care
8.7%
Information
8.0%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Construction
7.6%
Retail trade
5.6%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.0%

The largest employment sector in Cobb County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

1.2%

Carpool

67.4%

Public transit

21.1%

Work from home

29.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$373,700+$100,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,640

Median rent

67.0%

Homeownership rate

311,556

Total housing units

94.2%

Occupied

5.8%

Vacant

33.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.8%

With health insurance

98.4%

With broadband internet

42.3%

Foreign-born

6.5%

Veterans (18+)

9.2%

With a disability

78.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.8%

High School+

50.4%

Bachelor's+

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Common questions about Cobb County, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

Cobb County, Georgia has a population of 769,152 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 2264 people per square mile.

The population of Cobb County has grown 14.2% since 2010 (689,542 → 787,538), a +0.95% annualized rate.

The median household income in Cobb County, Georgia is $98,712, with mean (average) household income of $131,991 and per-capita income of $50,975. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Cobb County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (50.5%), Black or African American (27.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Cobb County, Georgia is 37.4 years. Residents are 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

The median home value in Cobb County is $373,700 and median monthly rent is $1,640. 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 311,556 total housing units, 5.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Cobb County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Cobb County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.