Powder Springs, GA

Powder Springs, Georgia

Powder Springs, Georgia, in Cobb county, is 9 miles SW of Marietta, Georgia (center to center) and 18 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Powder Springs has a population of 12,481.

The People and Families of Powder Springs

In Powder Springs, about 58% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Powder Springs. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

Approximately 42% of Powder Springs is non-white. No single racial group represents Powder Springs, a city where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Powder Springs had a median family income of $59,392. People in Powder Springs generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Powder Springs than most places. The city enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Powder Springs gave more campaign money ($14,950) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Powder Springs is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Powder Springs Housing

Owners occupy 88% of the housing units in Powder Springs. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Powder Springs, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 8%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 14%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Powder Springs, GA

Comparing Powder Springs 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
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Powder Springs Almanac

Powder Springs Climate

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Powder Springs Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Powder Springs High Schools (2004)

MCEACHERN HIGH SCHOOL
2400 MACLAND ROAD
770-222-3710
Serves 3,246 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Powder Springs Colleges

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Powder Springs Beauty College

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