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Demographics Basics

Population: 766,149

Age

Average 36.8 years of age

Age Ranges in Cobb
Age Estimates
18 - 24 Years 71,837
25 - 34 Years 112,833
35 - 44 Years 108,943
45 - 64 Years 199,928
65 + Years 107,073

Employment and Income

Civilian employed population 16 years and over: 442,911

Median household income for Cobb County: $97,084

Race

  • White 51%
  • African American 27%
  • Asian 6%
  • Other 7%
  • Two or more races: 9%

Source: 

  • U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census
  • U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates

Education

Educational Attainment: Percent high school graduate or higher 65%

  • Less than 9th Grade: 2%
  • 9th - 12th Grade, No Diploma: 2%
  • High School Graduate (Includes equivalency) :12%
  • Some College, No Degree: 12%
  • Associate Degree: 5%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 22%
  • Graduate/Professional Degree: 13%

Source:  ESRI, U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 1-Year Estimates

Cobb County School System

2022-2023 School Year

Enrollment:

  • 106,970
  • 22 National Blue Ribbon Schools
  • 56 Georgia Schools of Excellence

Total number of schools: 112

  • Elementary Schools: 65
  • 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

 

How Cobb County School District stacks up
Scores & Rate CCSD National GA
ACT Scores 24.3 20.3 22.6
SAT Scores 1,150 1,038 1,077
Graduation Rate  87.2% 85% 83.7%

Student Demographics*

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

Source: cobbk12.org

Download the 2022-2023 School Year at a Glance Infographic