Powder Springs is a city located in Cobb County Georgia. Powder Springs has a 2024 population of 19,630. Powder Springs is currently growing at a rate of 3.59% annually and its population has increased by 16.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,910 in 2020.
The average household income in Powder Springs is $107,635 with a poverty rate of 11.69%. The median age in Powder Springs is 40.7 years: 40.4 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Powder Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,800 | 50.53% |
| White | 4,702 | 27% |
| Other race | 1,963 | 11.27% |
| Two or more races | 1,335 | 7.67% |
| Native American | 404 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 200 | 1.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.06% |
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 | 6,195 | 2.77 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Married | 2,959 | 3.46 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Non Family | 1,936 | 1.38 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Female | 973 | 3.44 | 68 | 32 |
| Male | 327 | 2.83 | 100 | 0 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
83.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 426 | 3.65% |
| Associates Degree | 654 | 5.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,913 | 24.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,734 | 14.87% |
| High School Graduate | 3,092 | 26.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 693 | 5.94% |
| Some College | 2,152 | 18.45% |
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 | 5,705 | 5,535 | 2,708 |
| White | 3,365 | 3,088 | 1,386 |
| Hispanic | 2,069 | 1,644 | 384 |
| Other Race | 1,340 | 959 | 162 |
| 2+ Races | 700 | 605 | 280 |
| Native American | 186 | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 65 | 51 | 33 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,109 | $62,391 | $64,298 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,154 | $71,745 | $80,326 |
| High School Graduate | $45,767 | $52,393 | $38,356 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,948 | $49,884 | $34,948 |
| Overall | $54,053 | $55,330 | $52,213 |
| Some College | $41,057 | $42,386 | $37,337 |
$54,053
Average Earnings
$55,330
Average Male
$52,213
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.31% of Powder Springs residents speak only English, while 19.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,705 | 1,204 | 13.83% |
| Other | 1,847 | 428 | 23.17% |
| White | 4,071 | 250 | 6.14% |
| Hispanic | 3,536 | 186 | 5.26% |
| Multiple | 1,335 | 113 | 8.46% |
11.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.1%
Male Poverty Rate
13.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Powder Springs is Other, with 23.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Powder Springs is Hispanic, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.64% |
| High School | 18.95% |
| Some College | 4.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.32% |
| Male Employed | 3.25% |
| Female Employed | 2.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,849 | $117,166 |
| Households | $96,961 | $107,635 |
| Married Families | $129,010 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,774 | $83,528 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,329
Number of Veterans
1,200
Male Veterans
129
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 487 |
| First Gulf War | 404 |
| Second Gulf War | 243 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 396 |
| 35 to 54 | 381 |
| 75+ | 270 |
| 55 to 64 | 235 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 838 | 13.19% |
| White | 421 | 10.59% |
| Other Race | 42 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 1.26% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 2.39% |
| Islander | 10 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
40.71%
Born in Powder Springs
85.29%
Native Born
14.71%
Foreign Born
7.11%
Non Citizen
7.6%
Naturalized
85.29% of Powder Springs residents were born in the United States, with 40.71% having been born in Georgia. 7.11% 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 | 23,030 | 680 | 3.04% |
| 2028 | 22,350 | 680 | 3.14% |
| 2027 | 21,670 | 680 | 3.24% |
| 2026 | 20,990 | 680 | 3.35% |
| 2025 | 20,310 | 680 | 3.46% |
| 2024 | 19,630 | 680 | 3.59% |
| 2023 | 18,950 | 1,608 | 9.27% |
| 2022 | 17,342 | 222 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 17,120 | 210 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 16,910 | 1,131 | 7.17% |
| 2019 | 15,779 | 410 | 2.67% |
| 2018 | 15,369 | 368 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 15,001 | 36 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 14,965 | 206 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 14,759 | 221 | 1.52% |
| 2014 | 14,538 | 148 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 14,390 | 148 | 1.04% |
| 2012 | 14,242 | 118 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 14,124 | 158 | 1.13% |
| 2010 | 13,966 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,481 | 5,588 | 81.07% |
| 1990 | 6,893 | 3,512 | 103.87% |
| 1980 | 3,381 | 822 | 32.12% |
| 1970 | 2,559 | -20,471 | -88.89% |