Living in Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw SnackAbility
8.5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
7
Diversity
9.5
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
4
Kennesaw, GA Crime Report
485Total Crimes
1,389.4Total Crimes / 100k People
-45.90%
Below National Average
Kennesaw, GA Cost Of Living
101Kennesaw's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Kennesaw, Georgia Info Snack
Kennesaw is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States, located in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. It had a population of 29,783 according to the 2010 census. Founded in 1887, Kennesaw has a past surrounded with railroad history. During the Civil War, Kennesaw was the staging ground for the Great Locomotive Chase on April 12, 1862. The city is perhaps best known nationally for its mandatory gun-possession ordinance.
Population
33,700
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty
11.1%
Median Home
$182,100
Median Income
$69,529
Median Rent
$1,233
Kennesaw, GA Photos
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Map Of Kennesaw, GA
Population over time in Kennesaw
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33,700 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 33,433 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 32,669 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 32,186 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 31,358 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 30,672 | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 29,826 | 2.7% |
| 2010 | 29,050 | 2.6% |
| 2009 | 28,313 | - |
| Crime/100k | Kennesaw | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 163.3 | 326.6 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 0.0 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 31.5 | 78.7 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 85.9 | 216.6 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 1226.1 | 2573.7 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 117.5 | 431.3 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1014.1 | 1907.0 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 94.5 | 235.4 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Kennesaw
| Race | Kennesaw | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.8% | 53.2% | 61.1% |
| African American | 24.5% | 31.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 12.7% | 9.4% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Kennesaw, Georgia
| Income | Kennesaw | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.0% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 13.4% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.2% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.1% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.5% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.3% | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 5.8% | 7.0% |
Gender in Kennesaw
| Gender | Kennesaw | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kennesaw for adults over 25
| Education | Kennesaw | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
