Population: 766,802

Age

Average 36.8 years of age

Employment and Income

Civilian employed population 16 years and over: 431,224

Median household income for Cobb County: $81,212

Per capita income for Cobb:  $42,008

Race

• White 55.8%
• African American 28.7%
• Hispanic (of any race) 13.4%
• Asian 6.1%
• Other 5.6%
• Two or more races: 3.4%

Source:  ESRI, U.S. Census Bureau, Esri forecasts for 2020

Educational Attainment: Percent high school graduate or higher 92.2%

• Less than 9th Grade: 3.5%
• 9th - 12th Grade, No Diploma: 3.7%
• High School Graduate :15.8%
• GED/Alternative Credential: 2.4%
• Some College, No Degree: 18.2%
• Associate Degree: 7.5%
• Bachelor's Degree: 31.2%
• Graduate/Professional Degree: 17.7%

Source:  ESRI, U.S. Census Bureau, Esri forecasts for 2020

Cobb County School System

2020-2021 School Year

Enrollment:

• 107,379
• 22 National Blue Ribbon Schools
• 58 Georgia Schools of Excellence

Total number of schools: 112

• Elementary Schools: 66
• Middle Schools: 26
• High Schools: 17
• Charter Schools: 1
• Special Education Centers: 1
• Adult Education Center : 1
• South Cobb Early Learning Center: 1

CCSD also has 7 high school magnet programs for advanced studies in:

• Math, Science & Technology
• International Studies
• Engineering & Biotechnology
• International Baccalaureate
• Performing Arts
• Medical Sciences & Research

36 Cobb County STEM Certified Schools

2 Cobb County STEAM Certified School

6 Georgia STEM Certified Schools

2 Georgia STEAM Certified Schools

13 Cognia (formerly AdvancED) STEM Certified Schools

29 National Blue Ribbon Schools

56 Georgia Schools of Excellence

Student Demographics*

• Caucasian - 34.4%
• Black - 30.2%
• Hispanic - 24.4%
• Asian - 5.8%
• Other - 5.1%

Source: cobbk12.org