Demographics Basics
Population: 766,149
Age
Average 36.8 years of age
| Age | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 6.1% |
| 5-9 | 6.3% |
| 10-14 | 6.6% |
| 15-24 | 13.2% |
| 25-34 | 15.1% |
| 35-44 | 13.6% |
| 45-54 | 13.8% |
| 55-64 | 12.5% |
| 65-74 | 8.2% |
| 75-84 | 3.4% |
| 85+ | 1.2% |
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
Education
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: 111
- Elementary Schools: 66
- Middle Schools: 25
- 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
| CCSD | National | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Scores | 22.8 | 20.8 | 21.4 |
| SAT Scores | 1,107 | 1,068 | 1,064 |
| Graduation Rate | 85.2% | 84% | 81.6% |
Student Demographics*
- Caucasian - 34.9%
- Black - 30.6%
- Hispanic - 23.8%
- Asian - 6.0%
- Other - 4.7%
Source: cobbk12.org