Acworth, GA

Acworth, Georgia

Acworth, Georgia is 10 miles NW of Marietta, Georgia (center to center) and 27 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Cobb county. The city is part of the Atlanta metro area. The population of Acworth is 13,422.

The People and Families of Acworth

In Acworth, about 58% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Acworth.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Acworth had a median family income of $55,163. Acworth is one of the richer cities in Georgia. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Acworth. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Acworth political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $28,350. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Acworth Housing

Of the housing in Acworth, approximately 74% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Acworth than most places in Georgia.

Commuting

In Acworth, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Acworth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 8%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 9%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 14%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Acworth, GA

Comparing Acworth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Acworth Almanac

Acworth Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Acworth Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Acworth residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Acworth, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Acworth Colleges

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North Metro Technical College

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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