Kennesaw, Georgia

Quick Statistics

Kennesaw is a community in Cobb County, Georgia, home to about 34,605 people spread across 9.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $42,380 a year, and a typical home is worth about $335,400. About 56.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 16 percent over the past decade.

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34,605
Total Population
▲ up 16% since 2012
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9.77 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$42,380
Median Personal Income
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$335,400
Median Home Value
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56.2%
College Educated
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88.2%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 8.0 points since 2010
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Among the Georgia towns GeoStat tracks, Kennesaw ranks number 35 of 669 in population, number 121 in median household income, number 95 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Kennesaw typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 32°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Kennesaw
# Town Distance Population
1.Acworth, GA4.4 mi.22,473
2.Marietta, GA6.6 mi.62,263
3.Woodstock, GA7.9 mi.37,381
4.Fair Oaks, GA8.5 mi.9,014
5.Emerson, GA10.3 mi.1,573
6.Powder Springs, GA11.8 mi.18,009
7.Hiram, GA12.1 mi.5,231
8.Mountain Park, GA12.3 mi.703
Frequently Asked Questions About Kennesaw

What is the population of Kennesaw, Georgia?
Kennesaw has a population of about 34,605 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Kennesaw, Georgia in?
Kennesaw is located in Cobb County, Georgia.

What is the median home value in Kennesaw, Georgia?
The median home value in Kennesaw is about $335,400, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Kennesaw, Georgia?
The median personal income in Kennesaw is about $42,380 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Kennesaw, Georgia?
Since 1950, 33 tornadoes have been recorded in Cobb County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Kennesaw, Georgia?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 32 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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