Kennesaw is a city located in Cobb County Georgia. Kennesaw has a 2024 population of 35,122. Kennesaw is currently growing at a rate of 1.27% annually and its population has increased by 5.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,364 in 2020.
The average household income in Kennesaw is $102,153 with a poverty rate of 12.63%. The median age in Kennesaw is 35.6 years: 34 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kennesaw was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,594 | 58.74% |
| Black or African American | 7,018 | 21.04% |
| Two or more races | 2,807 | 8.41% |
| Asian | 2,072 | 6.21% |
| Other race | 1,763 | 5.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 52 | 0.16% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,046 | 2.53 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 6,615 | 3.12 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Non Family | 4,346 | 1.47 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Female | 1,896 | 2.97 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Male | 189 | 2.02 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 875 | 3.97% |
| Associates Degree | 1,709 | 7.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,656 | 30.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,638 | 16.5% |
| High School Graduate | 4,512 | 20.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 705 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 3,952 | 17.93% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,320 | 12,675 | 6,543 |
| Black | 4,208 | 4,072 | 1,862 |
| Hispanic | 2,669 | 2,090 | 1,025 |
| Asian | 1,350 | 1,208 | 724 |
| 2+ Races | 1,324 | 1,239 | 585 |
| Other Race | 1,019 | 592 | 202 |
| Native American | 41 | 35 | 17 |
| Islander | 33 | 33 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,952 | $64,145 | $50,643 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,310 | $102,702 | $67,604 |
| High School Graduate | $39,898 | $46,158 | $28,421 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,171 | $36,121 | $18,027 |
| Overall | $53,517 | $56,884 | $48,052 |
| Some College | $39,421 | $36,998 | $43,095 |
$53,517
Average Earnings
$56,884
Average Male
$48,052
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.06% of Kennesaw residents speak only English, while 20.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,381 | 2,119 | 11.53% |
| Hispanic | 4,542 | 1,034 | 22.77% |
| Multiple | 2,807 | 694 | 24.72% |
| Black | 6,909 | 630 | 9.12% |
| Other | 1,754 | 552 | 31.47% |
| Asian | 2,063 | 88 | 4.27% |
12.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
13%
Male Poverty Rate
12.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kennesaw is Other, with 31.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kennesaw is Asian, with 4.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.92% |
| High School | 13.56% |
| Some College | 12.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.42% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.16% |
| Female Employed | 9% |
| Male Employed | 8.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,947 | $116,914 |
| Households | $81,467 | $102,153 |
| Married Families | $114,698 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,884 | $69,321 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,426
Number of Veterans
1,945
Male Veterans
481
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 671 |
| Second Gulf War | 646 |
| First Gulf War | 575 |
| Korea | 88 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 710 |
| 65 to 74 | 496 |
| 35 to 54 | 437 |
| 75+ | 428 |
| 18 to 34 | 355 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,992 | 12.07% |
| Black | 335 | 6.89% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 6.39% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 3.44% |
| Islander | 33 | 61.11% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
38.5%
Born in Kennesaw
84.34%
Native Born
15.66%
Foreign Born
6.57%
Non Citizen
9.09%
Naturalized
84.34% of Kennesaw residents were born in the United States, with 38.5% having been born in Georgia. 6.57% 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 | 37,320 | 439 | 1.19% |
| 2028 | 36,881 | 440 | 1.21% |
| 2027 | 36,441 | 440 | 1.22% |
| 2026 | 36,001 | 439 | 1.23% |
| 2025 | 35,562 | 440 | 1.25% |
| 2024 | 35,122 | 439 | 1.27% |
| 2023 | 34,683 | 1,136 | 3.39% |
| 2022 | 33,547 | 215 | 0.65% |
| 2021 | 33,332 | -32 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 33,364 | -770 | -2.26% |
| 2019 | 34,134 | -37 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 34,171 | -55 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 34,226 | 340 | 1% |
| 2016 | 33,886 | 269 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 33,617 | 917 | 2.8% |
| 2014 | 32,700 | 316 | 0.98% |
| 2013 | 32,384 | 820 | 2.6% |
| 2012 | 31,564 | 599 | 1.93% |
| 2011 | 30,965 | 287 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 30,678 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,675 | 12,739 | 142.56% |
| 1990 | 8,936 | 3,841 | 75.39% |
| 1980 | 5,095 | 1,547 | 43.6% |
| 1970 | 3,548 | 2,048 | 136.53% |
| 1960 | 1,500 | 1,100 | 275% |
| 1940 | 400 | 100 | 33.33% |
| 1900 | 300 | -37,020 | -99.2% |