Austell is a city located in Cobb County Georgia. Austell has a 2024 population of 8,241. Austell is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 4.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,867 in 2020.
The average household income in Austell is $78,557 with a poverty rate of 8.35%. The median age in Austell is 33.8 years: 33.1 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Austell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,103 | 62.93% |
| White | 2,330 | 28.73% |
| Two or more races | 423 | 5.22% |
| Other race | 253 | 3.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,844 | 2.85 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Married | 1,008 | 3.29 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 934 | 3.54 | 40 | 60 |
| Non Family | 715 | 1.34 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Male | 187 | 2.79 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
60.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 670 | 13.12% |
| Associates Degree | 527 | 10.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 708 | 13.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 403 | 7.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,689 | 33.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 139 | 2.72% |
| Some College | 971 | 19.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,121 | 2,730 | 816 |
| White | 1,554 | 1,231 | 181 |
| Hispanic | 241 | 146 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 164 | 164 | 73 |
| Other Race | 149 | 109 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 44.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,893 | $53,988 | $57,708 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,962 | $112,792 | $80,737 |
| High School Graduate | $43,047 | $0 | $44,536 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,381 | $48,125 | $26,264 |
| Overall | $44,828 | $47,894 | $41,836 |
| Some College | $43,153 | $50,051 | $30,814 |
$44,828
Average Earnings
$47,894
Average Male
$41,836
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.97% of Austell residents speak only English, while 11.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,103 | 612 | 11.99% |
| White | 2,049 | 33 | 1.61% |
| Other | 253 | 27 | 10.67% |
| Hispanic | 565 | 5 | 0.88% |
8.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.1%
Male Poverty Rate
10.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Austell is Black, with 11.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Austell is Hispanic, with 0.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.1% |
| Some College | 7.48% |
| High School | 5.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.14% |
| Female Employed | 4.15% |
| Male Employed | 2.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,334 | $81,480 |
| Households | $64,071 | $78,557 |
| Married Families | $82,615 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,170 | $58,574 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
35.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
292
Number of Veterans
272
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 85 |
| Second Gulf War | 67 |
| Korea | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 143 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 75+ | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 126 | 3.44% |
| White | 118 | 6.05% |
| Other Race | 27 | 15.34% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 12.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.4%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.69%
Born in Austell
92%
Native Born
8%
Foreign Born
5.24%
Non Citizen
2.76%
Naturalized
92% of Austell residents were born in the United States, with 53.69% having been born in Georgia. 5.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,709 | 93 | 1.08% |
| 2028 | 8,616 | 94 | 1.1% |
| 2027 | 8,522 | 94 | 1.12% |
| 2026 | 8,428 | 93 | 1.12% |
| 2025 | 8,335 | 94 | 1.14% |
| 2024 | 8,241 | 93 | 1.14% |
| 2023 | 8,148 | 110 | 1.37% |
| 2022 | 8,038 | 91 | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 7,947 | 80 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 7,867 | 692 | 9.64% |
| 2019 | 7,175 | 90 | 1.27% |
| 2018 | 7,085 | 21 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 7,064 | 15 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 7,049 | 58 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 6,991 | 152 | 2.22% |
| 2014 | 6,839 | 141 | 2.11% |
| 2013 | 6,698 | 53 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 6,645 | 50 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 6,595 | 65 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6,530 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,359 | 1,186 | 28.42% |
| 1990 | 4,173 | 234 | 5.94% |
| 1980 | 3,939 | 1,307 | 49.66% |
| 1970 | 2,632 | -6,077 | -69.78% |