Coweta County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 17th-largest in Georgia
The population of Coweta County, Georgia is 150,071 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $94,142, the median home value is $321,900, and the median age is 39.0.
The population of Coweta County has grown 23.7% since 2010 (127,939 → 158,233), a +1.53% annualized rate.
150,071
Population
+1.53%
Annual growth
340
People / sq mi
$94,142
Median Income
$321,900
Median Home Value
Coweta County covers 441 sq mi of land at 340.3 people per square mile.
About Coweta County, GA
Among US counties, Coweta County stands out first on household income: a median of $94,142, above the US median of $78,538. Coweta County is a county in Georgia with a population of 150,071. It ranks #17 among counties in Georgia by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US counties: median income is $94,142, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 5.5%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $321,900, with typical rent around $1,397.
College attainment is above the local norm at 34.7%, near the national 35.0%. About 12.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Coweta County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Coweta County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Coweta County had a population of 127,939 in 2010 and 158,233 in 2024, a 23.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 158,233 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.53%.
158,233
Population (2024)
127,939
Population (2010)
158,233
Peak (2024)
1.53%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 127,939 |
| 2011 | 129,390 |
| 2012 | 130,614 |
| 2013 | 132,980 |
| 2014 | 135,191 |
| 2015 | 138,217 |
| 2016 | 140,561 |
| 2017 | 143,218 |
| 2018 | 146,063 |
| 2019 | 148,504 |
| 2020 | 146,759 |
| 2021 | 149,999 |
| 2022 | 153,002 |
| 2023 | 156,269 |
| 2024 | 158,233 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.4% |
| Black or African American | 18.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.0
Median Age
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Male
14.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.0% · Seniors (65+): 14.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $94,142+$19,478 vs state |
| Mean household income | $116,087 |
| Per-capita income | $43,281 |
| Poverty rate | 5.5%-4.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 62.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Coweta County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.4%
Drive alone
0.6%
Carpool
76.6%
Public transit
12.7%
Work from home
30.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$321,900+$49,000 vs state
Median home value
$1,397
Median rent
77.6%
Homeownership rate
58,186
Total housing units
95.0%
Occupied
5.0%
Vacant
22.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.7%
With health insurance
96.7%
With broadband internet
38.1%
Foreign-born
8.9%
Veterans (18+)
13.3%
With a disability
91.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.9%
High School+
34.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coweta County, Georgia has a population of 150,071 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 340 people per square mile.
The population of Coweta County has grown 23.7% since 2010 (127,939 → 158,233), a +1.53% annualized rate.
The median household income in Coweta County, Georgia is $94,142, with mean (average) household income of $116,087 and per-capita income of $43,281. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Coweta County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (71.4%), Black or African American (18.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Coweta County, Georgia is 39.0 years. Residents are 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
The median home value in Coweta County is $321,900 and median monthly rent is $1,397. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 58,186 total housing units, 5.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Coweta County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Coweta County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.