Acworth, GA
Acworth is located in northwest Georgia. Acworth is between the Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, Paulding county. Acworth has 8.24 square miles of land area and 0.53 square miles of water area. As of 2010, the total Acworth population is 20,425, which has grown 52.18% since 2000. The population growth rate is much higher than the state average rate of 18.34% and is much higher than the national average rate of 9.71%. Acworth median household income is $54,529 in 2008-2012 and has grown by 7.09% since 2000. The income growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 16.90% and is much lower than the national average rate of 26.32%. Acworth median house value is $164,400 in 2008-2012 and has grown by 28.34% since 2000. The house value growth rate is lower than the state average rate of 40.65% and is much lower than the national average rate of 51.67%. As a reference, the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for the same period is 26.63%. On average, the public school district that covers Acworth is much better than the state average in quality. The Acworth area codes are 678, 770.
- Population: 22,534
- Population density: 2,508 people per square mile
- Area: 9 square miles
- Median age: 35
- Median household income: $68,860
- Median home price: $347,000
- Acworth, GA Map
Acworth is only the 4th largest among Cobb County cities, but it’s one of the most attractive. Known as the Lake City because it sits on the shores of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, this charming city is bordered by Kennesaw and the counties of Cherokee and Bartow. Acworth is popular with outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy fishing, boating, and swimming on the lakes and hiking at Red Top Mountain State Park . You get all that plus a low cost of living and a great school district!
Find out why people love living in Acworth, GA with this in-depth city guide.
Population | 20,425 (2010), rank #44 |
Population Growth | 52.18% since 2000, rank #67 |
Population Density: | 2,327.67/sq mi, rank #37 |
Median Household Income: | $54,529 at 2008-2012—7.09% increase since 2000, rank #96 |
Median House Price: | $164,400 at 2008-2012—28.34% increase since 2000, rank #98 |
Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
Land Area: | 8.24 sq mi, rank #124 |
Water Area: | 0.53 sq mi (6.05%), rank #46 |
State: | Georgia |
Area: | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA |
Counties: | Cobb County, Bartow County, Cherokee County, Paulding County |
School District: | , rank #94 |
Area Code: | 678, 770 |
Zip Code: | 30101 30102 |
Accommodations: | Acworth Hotels |
Barber Middle School
(0.8 miles) 4222 Cantrell Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6764 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 978
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.16
(0.8 miles) 4222 Cantrell Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6764 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 978
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.16
Acworth Intermediate School
(0.8 miles) 4220 Cantrell Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6600 Regular Primary School
Grade: Grade 2 to Grade 5
Students: 816
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.63
(0.8 miles) 4220 Cantrell Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6600 Regular Primary School
Grade: Grade 2 to Grade 5
Students: 816
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.63
Mccall Primary School
(1.0 miles) 4496 Dixie Ave Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6775 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 1
Students: 453
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.08
(1.0 miles) 4496 Dixie Ave Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6775 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 1
Students: 453
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.08
Awtrey Middle School
(1.4 miles) 3601 Nowlin Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30144
phone: 770-975-6615 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 870
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.62
(1.4 miles) 3601 Nowlin Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30144
phone: 770-975-6615 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 870
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.62
North Cobb High School
(1.5 miles) 3400 Old 41 Hwy Nw Kennesaw, GA 30144
phone: 770-975-6685 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 2,664
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.54
(1.5 miles) 3400 Old 41 Hwy Nw Kennesaw, GA 30144
phone: 770-975-6685 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 2,664
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.54
Baker Elementary School
(2.5 miles) 2361 Baker Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6629 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 796
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.27
(2.5 miles) 2361 Baker Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6629 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 796
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.27
Durham Middle School
(2.8 miles) 2891 Mars Hill Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6641 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 1,106
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.26
(2.8 miles) 2891 Mars Hill Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6641 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 1,106
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.26
Kennesaw Elementary School
(2.8 miles) 3155 Jiles Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30144
phone: 678-594-8172 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 2
Students: 829
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.14
(2.8 miles) 3155 Jiles Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30144
phone: 678-594-8172 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 2
Students: 829
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.14
Frey Elementary School
(2.8 miles) 2865 Mars Hill Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6655 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 699
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.72
(2.8 miles) 2865 Mars Hill Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6655 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 699
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.72
Lewis Elementary School
(2.9 miles) 4179 Jim Owens Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30152
phone: 770-975-6673 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 787
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.52
(2.9 miles) 4179 Jim Owens Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30152
phone: 770-975-6673 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 787
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.52
Bullard Elementary School
(3.6 miles) 3656 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30152
phone: 678-594-8720 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 971
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.41
(3.6 miles) 3656 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30152
phone: 678-594-8720 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 971
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.41
Mcclure Middle School
(3.7 miles) 3660 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30152
phone: 678-331-8131 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 1,133
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.79
(3.7 miles) 3660 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30152
phone: 678-331-8131 Regular Middle School
Grade: Grade 6 to Grade 8
Students: 1,133
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.79
Allatoona High School
(4.1 miles) 3300 Dallas Acworth Hwy Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6503 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 1,864
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.42
(4.1 miles) 3300 Dallas Acworth Hwy Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-6503 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 1,864
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.42
Oak Grove Elementary School
(4.2 miles) 6118 Woodstock Rd Acworth, GA 30102
phone: 770-974-6682 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 4
Students: 810
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.61
(4.2 miles) 6118 Woodstock Rd Acworth, GA 30102
phone: 770-974-6682 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 4
Students: 810
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.61
Allatoona Elementary School
(4.3 miles) 4150 New Hope Church Rd Se Acworth, GA 30102
phone: 770-606-5843 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 476
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.22
(4.3 miles) 4150 New Hope Church Rd Se Acworth, GA 30102
phone: 770-606-5843 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 476
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.22
Pitner Elementary School
(4.4 miles) 4575 Wade Green Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30102
phone: 678-594-8320 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 930
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.31
(4.4 miles) 4575 Wade Green Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30102
phone: 678-594-8320 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 930
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.31
Pickett’s Mill
Elementary (4.5 miles) 6400 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-7172 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 689
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.66
Elementary (4.5 miles) 6400 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw Acworth, GA 30101
phone: 770-975-7172 Regular Primary School
Grade: Prekindergarten to Grade 5
Students: 689
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.66
Big Shanty Elementary School (4.5 miles)
1575 Ben King Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30144
phone: 678-594-8023 Regular Primary School
Grade: Grade 3 to Grade 5
Students: 790
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.63
1575 Ben King Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30144
phone: 678-594-8023 Regular Primary School
Grade: Grade 3 to Grade 5
Students: 790
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.63
Kennesaw Mountain High School
(4.6 miles) 1898 Kennesaw Due West Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30152
phone: 678-594-8190 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 1,988
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.60
(4.6 miles) 1898 Kennesaw Due West Rd Nw Kennesaw, GA 30152
phone: 678-594-8190 Regular High School
Grade: Grade 9 to Grade 12
Students: 1,988
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.60
Kennesaw Charter School
(4.8 miles) 1370 Lockhart Dr Nw Kennesaw, GA 30144
phone: 678-290-9628 Regular Primary School
Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 6
Students: 589
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.09
(4.8 miles) 1370 Lockhart Dr Nw Kennesaw, GA 30144
phone: 678-290-9628 Regular Primary School
Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 6
Students: 589
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.09
As of 2008-2012, median price of a house in Acworth is $164,400, which is higher than the state average of $156,400 and is lower than the national average of $181,400. The Acworth median house value has grown by 28.34% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Acworth is lower than the state average rate of 40.65% and is lower than the national average rate of 51.67%. The median year that a house in Acworth was built is 1996, which is newer than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1986 and is newer than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1975.
Topics:House ValueHousing OccupancyYear Structure BuiltMortgage StatusMortgage Owner’s CostsNone-Mortgage Owner’s CostsUnits in StructureRoomsBedroomsHouse Heating FuelGross RentVehicle Available
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 5,518 Owner Occupied Houses in Acworth, GA, #98
Median House Price Growth Since 2000, #402
House Value DistributionAcworth, GAGeorgiaU.S.$50k orLess$50K to$100k$100K to$150k$150 to$200k$200k to$300k$300k to$500k$500k to$1 million$1 millionor more0204060Percentage of All Houses (%)
Ranks: $50K or Less, $50-100K, $100-150K, $150-200K, $200-300K, $300-500K, $500-1M, $1M or More
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
*Based on 2010 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #37
Year Structure Built DistributionAcworth, GAGeorgiaU.S.1959 or earlier1960 to 19691970 to 19791980 to 19891990 to 20002000 to 20100204060Percentage of All Houses (%)
Ranks: 1995 or earlier, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-2000, 2000-2010
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Acworth, GA | 164,400 USD |
Georgia | 156,400 USD |
U.S. | 181,400 USD |
Acworth, GA | 28.34% |
Georgia | 40.65% |
U.S. | 51.67% |
Acworth, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 8,360, see rank | 100% | 4,088,801 | 131,704,730 |
Occupied Housing Units | 7,656 | 91.58%, see rank | 87.69% | 88.62% |
Owner Occupied | 5,282 | 63.18%, see rank | 57.58% | 57.69% |
Renter Occupied | 2,374 | 28.40%, see rank | 30.11% | 30.93% |
Vacant Housing Units | 704 | 8.42%, see rank | 12.31% | 11.38% |
For Rent | 277 | 3.31%, see rank | 4.27% | 3.14% |
For Sale Only | 249 | 2.98%, see rank | 2.05% | 1.44% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 51 | 0.61%, see rank | 0.49% | 0.48% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 12 | 0.14%, see rank | 1.99% | 3.53% |
For Migrant Workers | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.02% | 0.02% |
Other Vacant | 115 | 1.38%, see rank | 3.49% | 2.77% |
Acworth, GA | Georgia | U.S. |
1996 | 1986 | 1975 |
Acworth, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 5,518 | 100% | 2,315,287 | 75,484,661 |
With a Mortgage | 4,542 | 82.31%, see rank | 70.88% | 67.13% |
Without a Mortgage | 976 | 17.69%, see rank | 29.12% | 32.87% |
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Owner Costs Distribution
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Owner Costs Distribution
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Acworth, GA | 1,497 USD |
Georgia | 1,429 USD |
U.S. | 1,559 USD |
Monthly Owner Costs | Acworth, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.17% | 0.18% |
$300 to $499 | 28 | 0.62%, see rank | 1.45% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 22 | 0.48%, see rank | 5.12% | 4.89% |
$700 to $999 | 501 | 11.03%, see rank | 15.40% | 13.71% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 1,728 | 38.04%, see rank | 32.26% | 26.97% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 1,711 | 37.67%, see rank | 22.19% | 20.33% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 444 | 9.78%, see rank | 16.51% | 20.10% |
$3,000 or More | 108 | 2.38%, see rank | 6.90% | 12.24% |
Acworth, GA | 26.10% of the Total Income |
Georgia | 24.30% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 24.70% of the Total Income |
Acworth, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 156 | 3.43%, see rank | 4.99% | 5.04% |
10% to 20% | 1,200 | 26.42%, see rank | 30.96% | 29.70% |
20% to 30% | 1,507 | 33.18%, see rank | 27.89% | 28.18% |
30% to 40% | 611 | 13.45%, see rank | 14.30% | 14.80% |
40% or More | 1,052 | 23.16%, see rank | 21.13% | 21.80% |
Acworth, GA | 434 USD |
Georgia | 384 USD |
U.S. | 449 USD |
Monthly Owner Costs | Acworth, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 29 | 2.97%, see rank | 9.55% | 7.99% |
$200 to $299 | 97 | 9.94%, see rank | 20.88% | 15.31% |
$300 to $499 | 538 | 55.12%, see rank | 40.36% | 35.02% |
$500 to $699 | 227 | 23.26%, see rank | 17.73% | 20.88% |
$700 or More | 85 | 8.71%, see rank | 11.48% | 20.80% |
Acworth, GA | 11.80% of the Total Income |
Georgia | 11.70% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.60% of the Total Income |
Acworth, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 377 | 38.63%, see rank | 42.42% | 39.10% |
10% to 20% | 423 | 43.34%, see rank | 30.54% | 31.88% |
20% to 30% | 82 | 8.40%, see rank | 11.69% | 12.59% |
30% to 40% | 15 | 1.54%, see rank | 5.19% | 5.84% |
40% or More | 79 | 8.09%, see rank | 8.53% | 9.41% |
Acworth, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 8,909 | 100% | 4,086,231 | 131,642,457 |
1-unit, Detached | 6,679 | 74.97%, see rank | 66.30% | 61.70% |
1-unit, Attached | 648 | 7.27%, see rank | 3.65% | 5.79% |
2 Units | 67 | 0.75%, see rank | 2.30% | 3.80% |
3 or 4 Units | 122 | 1.37%, see rank | 3.03% | 4.44% |
5 to 9 Units | 265 | 2.97%, see rank | 5.06% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 1,087 | 12.20%, see rank | 10.07% | 12.89% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 41 | 0.46%, see rank | 9.59% | 6.60% |
Acworth, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 8,909 | 100% | 4,086,231 | 131,642,457 |
1 Room | 120 | 1.35%, see rank | 1.16% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 184 | 2.07%, see rank | 1.22% | 2.36% |
3 Rooms | 522 | 5.86%, see rank | 6.27% | 8.97% |
4 Rooms | 1,211 | 13.59%, see rank | 14.71% | 16.57% |
5 Rooms | 1,617 | 18.15%, see rank | 21.14% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 1,966 | 22.07%, see rank | 19.57% | 18.25% |
7 Rooms | 1,388 | 15.58%, see rank | 13.35% | 12.38% |
8 Rooms | 951 | 10.67%, see rank | 9.61% | 8.59% |
9 Rooms or More | 950 | 10.66%, see rank | 12.97% | 10.52% |
Median Rooms | 5.90, see rank | – | 5.80 | 5.50 |
Acworth, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 8,909 | 100% | 4,086,231 | 131,642,457 |
No Bedroom | 131 | 1.47%, see rank | 1.24% | 2.16% |
1 Bedroom | 685 | 7.69%, see rank | 7.42% | 11.12% |
2 Bedrooms | 1,599 | 17.95%, see rank | 23.32% | 26.85% |
3 Bedrooms | 4,134 | 46.40%, see rank | 44.08% | 39.76% |
4 Bedrooms | 2,043 | 22.93%, see rank | 17.90% | 15.95% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 317 | 3.56%, see rank | 6.03% | 4.16% |
Acworth, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 7,740 | 100% | 3,508,477 | 115,226,802 |
Utility Gas | 5,292 | 68.37%, see rank | 41.92% | 49.42% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 73 | 0.94%, see rank | 5.83% | 5.03% |
Electricity | 2,358 | 30.47%, see rank | 50.64% | 35.51% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.26% | 6.46% |
Coal or Coke | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.00% | 0.12% |
Wood | 17 | 0.22%, see rank | 0.99% | 2.08% |
Solar Energy | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.04% |
Other Fuel | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.08% | 0.43% |
No Fuel Used | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.26% | 0.90% |
Monthly Rental | Acworth, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 2,186 | 100% | 1,116,630 | 37,562,111 |
$199 or Less | 90 | 4.12%, see rank | 1.69% | 1.76% |
$200 to $299 | 60 | 2.74%, see rank | 2.97% | 3.29% |
$300 to $499 | 28 | 1.28%, see rank | 8.41% | 8.20% |
$500 to $699 | 355 | 16.24%, see rank | 18.64% | 17.39% |
$700 to $999 | 987 | 45.15%, see rank | 35.83% | 29.40% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 485 | 22.19%, see rank | 25.78% | 25.73% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 181 | 8.28%, see rank | 4.95% | 8.92% |
$2,000 or More | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 1.72% | 5.30% |
Median | $890, see rank | – | $849 | $889 |
Acworth, GA | % | Georgia | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 7,740 | 100% | 3,508,477 | 115,226,802 |
No Vehicles Available | 603 | 7.79%, see rank | 6.74% | 9.03% |
1 Vehicles Available | 2,437 | 31.49%, see rank | 33.90% | 33.67% |
2 Vehicles Available | 3,552 | 45.89%, see rank | 38.72% | 37.64% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 1,148 | 14.83%, see rank | 20.64% | 19.66% |