Cobb County, GA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Cobb County was 771,952, a 0.69% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Cobb County's population was 766,691, an increase of 0.04% compared to a population of 766,374 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Cobb County, GA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Cobb County increased by 159,584. In this period, the peak population was 771,952 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 612,368 - -
2001 627,202 14,834 2.42%
2002 638,528 11,326 1.81%
2003 645,395 6,867 1.08%
2004 654,342 8,947 1.39%
2005 663,990 9,648 1.47%
2006 682,606 18,616 2.8%
2007 694,454 11,848 1.74%
2008 707,653 13,199 1.9%
2009 715,781 8,128 1.15%
2010 689,542 -26,239 -3.67%
2011 696,629 7,087 1.03%
2012 706,517 9,888 1.42%
2013 716,265 9,748 1.38%
2014 727,847 11,582 1.62%
2015 739,428 11,581 1.59%
2016 748,767 9,339 1.26%
2017 753,361 4,594 0.61%
2018 757,133 3,772 0.5%
2019 761,060 3,927 0.52%
2020 766,374 5,314 0.7%
2021 766,691 317 0.04%
2022 771,952 5,261 0.69%
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Cobb County, GA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Cobb County's population increased by 77,174 (12.60%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Cobb County's population increased by 76,832 (11.14%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Cobb County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Cobb County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 771,952. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Cobb County's population peaked in year 2022 at 771,952.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Cobb County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 612,368.

Cobb County, GA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Cobb County grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 1 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Cobb County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.18% per year. Overall the population grew 26.06% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Cobb County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Cobb County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.18% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 5,578. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2005 to 2006, Cobb County's population grew the most with an increase of 18,616 (2.80%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Cobb County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 26,239 (-3.67%).

Things to know

Is Cobb County, GA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cobb County's population increased by 5,578 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 317 (0.04%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 5,261 (0.69%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Cobb County, GA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Cobb County increased by 55,687 (7.77%). The population was highest at 771,952 in the year 2022 and lowest at 716,265 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.89%.

References

Datasets

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Cobb County, GA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Cobb County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Cobb County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Cobb County was 771,952, a 0.69% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Cobb County population was 766,691, an increase of 0.04% compared to a population of 766,374 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Cobb County increased by 159,584. In this period, the peak population was 771,952 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Cobb County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Cobb County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Cobb County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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