Powder Springs, Georgia

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Powder Springs is a community in Cobb County, Georgia, home to about 18,009 people spread across 8.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $46,729 a year, and a typical home is worth about $332,900. About 49.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 29 percent over the past decade.

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18,009
Total Population
▲ up 29% since 2012
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7.96 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$46,729
Median Personal Income
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$332,900
Median Home Value
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49.9%
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, Powder Springs ranks number 69 of 669 in population, number 53 in median household income, number 99 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs
# Town Distance Population
1.Austell, GA3.8 mi.8,447
2.Hiram, GA4.4 mi.5,231
3.Lithia Springs, GA6.0 mi.16,875
4.Mableton, GA7.0 mi.77,678
5.Fair Oaks, GA8.7 mi.9,014
6.Douglasville, GA8.9 mi.37,536
7.Smyrna, GA9.5 mi.56,633
8.Dallas, GA9.9 mi.14,714
Frequently Asked Questions About Powder Springs

What is the population of Powder Springs, Georgia?
Powder Springs has a population of about 18,009 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Powder Springs, Georgia in?
Powder Springs is located in Cobb County, Georgia.

What is the median home value in Powder Springs, Georgia?
The median home value in Powder Springs is about $332,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Powder Springs, Georgia?
The median personal income in Powder Springs is about $46,729 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Powder Springs, 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 Powder Springs, 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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