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Kennesaw, GA

Cobb CountyElev. 332 m
Population
33,627
Median home
$291,300
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
16
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Kennesaw

Kennesaw is a city in Georgia with about 33,627 residents. Kennesaw sits in Cobb County. The median age is 35.4 and the median household income is $79,759. Homes carry a median value of $291,300, and about 69% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (53%). Around 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
33,627
Median age
35.4
Median household income
$79,759
Per-capita income
$40,906
Poverty rate
11.9%
High-school grad or higher
92.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.1%
Unemployment
6.1%
Avg. commute
27.7 min
Work from home
19.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White53%
Hispanic or Latino15.4%
Black20.5%
Asian6.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts49.4%
Sales & office20.7%
Service14.7%
Production, transportation & material moving10.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$291,300
Median gross rent
$1,763/mo
Owner-occupied
68.5%
Median year built
1997
Households
13,277
Avg. household size
2.5

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Kennesaw has 16 public schools — 7 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading57%
Math55%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Harrison High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Kennesaw Mountain High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
North Cobb High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Awtrey Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Lost Mountain Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
McClure Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Palmer Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Pine Mountain Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Big Shanty Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5
Bullard Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Chalker Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Hayes Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Kennesaw Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–2
Lewis Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime29% below national
Kennesaw273
Georgia372
United States386
↑ 96% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime58% below national
Kennesaw820
Georgia1,919
United States1,952
↓ 41% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Kennesaw Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kennesaw.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Cobb County
LightningVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kennesaw is in Cobb County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kennesaw sits in Cobb County. Elevation ~332 m.

Map of Kennesaw
Kennesaw, GA
Where Kennesaw is
AtlantaColumbusAugusta-Richmond CountyMacon-Bibb CountySavannahAthens-Clarke CountyKennesaw
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

General, The
Notable people from Kennesaw
Sean O'PryJane CampbellRon LesterJustin FieldsDansby SwansonLee MooreKelsey DaughertyStephen AndersonTimothy DolenskyPaul Oliver
People searches in Kennesaw
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Nearby cities
Marietta (7 mi)Woodstock (8 mi)Smyrna (13 mi)Cartersville (14 mi)Roswell (15 mi)Sandy Springs (16 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Kennesaw, GA (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Kennesaw, Georgia.

Andrew Benjamin Nelson, 49
Kennesaw · Cobb County · 30152
AKA Drew, Andrew Nelson
Lawtis Donald Rhoden, 77
Kennesaw · Cobb County · 30152
AKA Lawtis Rhoden, Dave Leman
Earlie Darnell Murphy, 66
Kennesaw · Cobb County · 30144
AKA Darrell Edwards, Demond Harris
Juan A Perez, 47
Kennesaw · Cobb County · 30144
AKA Unknown Doe, Anonio Perez
David Carlton Hill, 79
Kennesaw · Cobb County · 30144
AKA David C Hill
Hoyt Darryll Coleman, 70
Kennesaw · Cobb County · 30152
AKA Bo Jo, D C Coleman
Robert Lee Williams, 75
Kennesaw · Cobb County · 30144
AKA Bobby Williams, Robert L Williams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Kennesaw — frequently asked

What is the population of Kennesaw, Georgia?
Kennesaw has a population of about 33,627, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kennesaw?
The median home value in Kennesaw is $291,300, and the median gross rent is $1,763/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kennesaw safe? What is the crime rate?
Kennesaw Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 273 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kennesaw face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cobb County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Kennesaw?
Kennesaw has 16 public schools (7 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kennesaw?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Kennesaw. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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