The Town FilesCobb County, Georgia
775,208 people. The median home is worth $407,200 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $102,738.
Towns in Cobb County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta | 60,972 | $448,500 | $72,725 | 34.8 |
| Smyrna | 55,663 | $449,500 | $100,061 | 35.7 |
| Mableton | 40,834 | $313,100 | $77,980 | 37.0 |
| Kennesaw | 33,036 | $335,400 | $83,356 | 35.6 |
| Acworth | 22,440 | $339,900 | $83,539 | 39.9 |
| Powder Springs | 16,887 | $332,900 | $105,070 | 41.1 |
| Vinings | 12,581 | $604,600 | $94,982 | 32.9 |
| Fair Oaks | 9,028 | $199,600 | $62,996 | 30.6 |
| Austell | 7,713 | $284,900 | $72,938 | 36.0 |
People and housing
| Cobb County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $407,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,730 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $102,738 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 37.5 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
384,275 jobs in 2024, average pay $77,531 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 651 storm events in Cobb County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Cobb County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| September 15, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4338: Hurricane Irma |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).