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 $98,917 with a poverty rate of 9.26%. The median age in Austell is 34 years: 33.2 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Austell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,282 | 63.25% |
| White | 1,714 | 20.52% |
| Other race | 904 | 10.83% |
| Two or more races | 451 | 5.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,010 | 2.77 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 1,144 | 3.34 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 857 | 1.27 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Female | 795 | 3.37 | 33 | 67 |
| Male | 214 | 3.54 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 600 | 10.96% |
| Associates Degree | 635 | 11.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 705 | 12.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 593 | 10.84% |
| High School Graduate | 1,680 | 30.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 170 | 3.11% |
| Some College | 1,090 | 19.92% |
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 | 3,420 | 3,009 | 929 |
| White | 1,150 | 969 | 227 |
| Hispanic | 632 | 454 | 32 |
| Other Race | 468 | 384 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 261 | 246 | 75 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.25%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 28.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,239 | $0 | $70,927 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,190 | $0 | $85,321 |
| High School Graduate | $50,125 | $46,727 | $51,377 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,900 | $40,588 | $25,998 |
| Overall | $50,189 | $51,507 | $45,946 |
| Some College | $42,903 | $52,924 | $34,352 |
$50,189
Average Earnings
$51,507
Average Male
$45,946
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.69% of Austell residents speak only English, while 15.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,282 | 475 | 8.99% |
| Other | 904 | 182 | 20.13% |
| Hispanic | 1,228 | 168 | 13.68% |
| White | 1,380 | 95 | 6.88% |
| Multiple | 451 | 6 | 1.33% |
9.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.22%
Male Poverty Rate
11.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Austell is Other, with 20.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Austell is Multiple, with 1.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.48% |
| High School | 8.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.88% |
| Some College | 6.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.56% |
| Female Employed | 4.29% |
| Male Employed | 3.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,440 | $105,445 |
| Households | $67,500 | $98,917 |
| Married Families | $81,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,603 | $74,601 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
433
Number of Veterans
411
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 226 |
| First Gulf War | 77 |
| Vietnam | 57 |
| Korea | 56 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 213 |
| 75+ | 92 |
| 18 to 34 | 55 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 237 | 6.02% |
| White | 128 | 8.17% |
| Other Race | 35 | 6.94% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 10.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
55.1%
Born in Austell
89.12%
Native Born
10.88%
Foreign Born
7.1%
Non Citizen
3.78%
Naturalized
89.12% of Austell residents were born in the United States, with 55.1% having been born in Georgia. 7.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
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% |