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Smyrna, Georgia, in Cobb county, is 5 miles SE of Marietta, Georgia (center to center) and 11 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is considered part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Smyrna has a population of 40,999.
In Smyrna, about 40% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Smyrna live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.
Approximately 41% of Smyrna is non-white. Smyrna boasts a diverse population for Georgia, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
In 2000, Smyrna had a median family income of $53,821. Smyrna is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Smyrna finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Smyrna is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Smyrna ($29,160). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 50% of housing units in Smyrna are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Smyrna, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Smyrna strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Smyrna to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):
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| Working at Home |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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