Kennesaw, GA โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cobb County ยท Georgia

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Kennesaw based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Kennesaw
National Avg
Georgia Avg
Population: 66Income: 53Home Value: 29Safety: 100Education: 44Median Age: 59Climate: 50Cost of Living: 68

Quick Stats

Population

33,627

2023 ACS

Median Income

$79,759

2023

Median Home Value

$291,300

2023

Median Rent

$1,763

2023

Median Age

35.4

Unemployment

6.1%

Cost of Living Index

136.3

100 = national avg

Kennesaw is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, with a population of 33,627 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Kennesaw is one of the communities in Georgia.

The median household income in Kennesaw is $79,759, and the median home value is $291,300. The cost of living index is 136.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,763 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, and the median age is 35.4 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

33,627

Male

15,991

47.6%

Female

17,636

52.4%

Median Age

35.4

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

31.1%

High School or Higher

44.0%

Foreign Born

17.7%

Veterans

6.2%

Married

42.1%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.610

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

54.9%

Foreign Born

17.7%

White
54.9%
Black
21.0%
Asian
6.2%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
10.9%
Other
6.5%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

15.4%

5,192 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

84.6%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
3,212 (61.9%)
Puerto Rican
472 (9.1%)
Cuban
60 (1.2%)
Dominican
139 (2.7%)
Salvadoran
25 (0.5%)
Guatemalan
126 (2.4%)
Colombian
51 (1.0%)
Honduran
2 (0.0%)
Ecuadorian
9 (0.2%)
Peruvian
172 (3.3%)
Other Hispanic
924 (17.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
967 (46.2%)
Chinese
154 (7.4%)
Filipino
122 (5.8%)
Vietnamese
445 (21.3%)
Korean
98 (4.7%)
Japanese
7 (0.3%)
Laotian
51 (2.4%)
Taiwanese
10 (0.5%)
Other Asian
237 (11.3%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Pacific Islander
21 (105.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
103 (99.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

31,758

English Only

77.8%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

3,826 speakers

Limited English

8.3%

Language Distribution

Spanish
3,826 (12.0%)
Other Indo-European
1,289 (4.1%)
Other Languages
431 (1.4%)
Vietnamese
410 (1.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
358 (1.1%)
Other Asian
240 (0.8%)
Tagalog
141 (0.4%)
Korean
126 (0.4%)
Arabic
86 (0.3%)
Chinese
70 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

91.7%

Limited English Proficiency

8.3%

Spanish
40.3% limited English
Other Indo-European
33.7% limited English
Other Languages
12.3% limited English
Vietnamese
68.3% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
32.1% limited English
Other Asian
42.5% limited English
Tagalog
48.9% limited English
Arabic
12.8% limited English
German
26.4% limited English
Slavic Languages
74.3% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,090

6.2% of population

Disability Rate

28.6%

598 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$46,849

Unemployment Rate

4.9%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
30.7%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
32.7%
Vietnam
24.8%
Korea
1.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
13.8%
35-54
21.5%
55-64
29.3%
65-74
21.9%
75+
13.5%

Male Veterans

1,731

82.8%

Female Veterans

359

17.2%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$46,849

Non-Veteran Income

$40,810

Difference

$6,039

14.8% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

598

Without Disability

1,492

Disability Rate

28.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

19,881

#1 Ancestry

English

12.0% (4,052)

#2 Ancestry

German

10.1% (3,405)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

9.5% (3,188)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
12.0%
German
10.1%
Irish
9.5%
American
5.1%
Italian
3.8%
Sub-Saharan African
3.3%
French
2.2%
Scottish
2.2%
Polish
1.5%
West Indian
1.4%
European
1.4%
Scotch-Irish
1.0%
Brazilian
1.0%
Swedish
0.6%
British
0.6%
Jamaican
0.5%
Welsh
0.5%
Danish
0.4%
Austrian
0.4%
Dutch
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

13,277

Family Households

8,866

66.8%

Married Couples

6,707

50.5%

Non-Family Households

4,411

33.2%

Single Mother Households

1,957

14.7%

Single Father Households

202

1.5%

Living Alone

3,384

25.5%

Children Under 18

Total Children

6,950

In Married Couple

4,797

69.0%

With Single Mother

2,075

29.9%

With Single Father

78

1.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$98,458

Married Couple Income

$115,183

Single Mother Income

$56,819

Single Father Income

$71,771

Avg Family Size

2.5

Avg Non-Family Size

2.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

451

Grandparents Responsible

194

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$79,759

+9% vs national

Per Capita Income

$40,906

+10% vs national

Poverty Rate

11.9%

-13% vs national

Gini Index

0.4360

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.1%

+18% vs national

SNAP Recipients

7.0%

of households

How Kennesaw Compares

Kennesaw vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Kennesaw is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
13.2%
$25-50K
17.5%
$50-75K
16.3%
$75-100K
13.7%
$100-150K
17.9%
$150-200K
9.5%
$200K+
11.8%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.1%

+18% vs GA avg

Labor Force

18,933

Employed

17,714

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

31.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

44.0%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.4

Work from Home

19.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

136.3

100 = national avg

+36.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$59,980

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$141,770

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
171.8
Food
111.0
Transportation
121.9
Healthcare
108.8
Utilities
120.9

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,660

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,820

per month

The median household income in Kennesaw, GA is $79,759, which is 8.9% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $40,906. The poverty rate of 11.9% is lower than the GA state average of 18.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4360, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, compared to the state average of 5.2%. The labor force is 18,933. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 68.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 136.3, which is 36.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 171.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $59,980 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$370,000

Median List Price

$369,450

Price Per Sq Ft

$194

Days on Market

53

Active Inventory

95

Months of Supply

3.8

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$397,460

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,815

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

8.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

11.9%

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.8%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
8.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
11.9%
Listings with Price Drops
34.7%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 7.5%List Price โ†“ 1.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

25

New Listings

38

Pending Sales

42

Homes Sold โ†“ 41.9%New Listings โ†“ 37.7%Pending โ†“ 25.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$194

Median List $/SF

$199

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 1.0%List $/SF โ†“ 5.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Kennesaw vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Kennesaw is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$291,300

Median Rent

$1,763

Total Housing Units

14,134

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Owner Occupied

68.5%

Renter Occupied

31.5%

Median Property Tax

$2,400

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,427

Housing Types

Single Family
77.1%
Multi-Family
19.1%
Mobile Home
3.8%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,400

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.82%

of home value

Median Home Value

$291,300

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,527

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,400) by the median home value ($291,300). In Kennesaw, GA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.82%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Kennesaw, GA is $370,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 53 days on the market. 8.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $194. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,815/month. About 68.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1997. There are 14,134 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,400. The effective tax rate is 0.82%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.56

per 1,000 residents

-1% vs national

Property Crime Rate

8.45

per 1,000 residents

-51% vs national

Total Crimes

387

2024

Violent Clearance

54%

cases solved

Property Clearance

14%

cases solved

YoY Change

-2.1%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Kennesaw Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Kennesaw vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Kennesaw is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 56.2%Property โ†“ 49.4%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Kennesaw police solve 100% of robbery cases but only 0% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent20.060.0%
RapeViolent60.170.0%
RobberyViolent30.09100.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent782.2257.7%
BurglaryProperty581.6520.7%
Larceny/TheftProperty2055.8312.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty340.9711.8%

Kennesaw, GA reported 90 violent crimes and 297 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.56 per 1,000 residents is 1.5% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 54% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 205 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 43.6% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024902972.568.45
2023882722.628.08
2022673342.0310.13
2021504521.4212.86
2020433681.2510.67
2019484841.3913.97
2018574281.6312.26
2017724802.1114.05
2016666071.9317.75
2015545501.6416.70

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

94.4

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

95.9

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

11.4

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

28.7

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

19

Public Assistance

$104.6M

Individual Assistance

$7.1M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

5 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $106.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormJan 2026โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Helene โ†’HurricaneSep 2024$224Kโ€”
Hurricane Helene โ†’Tropical StormSep 2024โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$91.6M$3.2M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017$27Kโ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2014โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2009$9.4M$3.8M
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$94Kโ€”
Hurricane Ivan โ†’HurricaneSep 2004$128K$92K
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormJan 2000$3.1Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMar 1998โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Opal โ†’HurricaneOct 1995โ€”โ€”
Severe Snowfall, Winter Storm โ†’SnowstormMar 1993โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes, High Winds & Heavy Rains โ†’TornadoMar 1993โ€”โ€”
High Winds, Heavy Rains & Tornadoes โ†’TornadoDec 1992โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornaodes & Flooding โ†’Severe StormFeb 1990โ€”โ€”
Drought โ†’DroughtJul 1977โ€”โ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodMar 1966โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 23 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

2,019

Total Claims Paid

$66,814,678

Avg Claim Payout

$33,093

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

21

Federal Funding

$12,891,199

Properties Protected

151

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.41

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine14$12,511,497
602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation3$171,902
91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE2$135,302
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)1$72,499
500.3: Flood Control - Dam1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Kennesaw has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, hail, lightning. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 2,019 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $104,559,875 in public assistance recovery funding. $7,123,363 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 21 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.2%

6.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.2%

3.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.7%

2.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.9%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

32.9%

Arthritis

19.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.2%

Loneliness

37.6%

Lack of Support

23.0%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

24.5%

Mobility

10.1%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

4.9%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

7.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Kennesaw has an obesity rate of 29.2%, which is 6.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.5 mi

Wellstar Kennestone Regional M...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center8.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Ridgeview Institute12.3 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center13.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5โ€”
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center14.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5โ€”
Saint Joseph'S Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc17.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

68.3%

-13% vs national

Public Transit

0.1%

-87% vs national

Work From Home

19.7%

+112% vs national

Carpool

9.0%

Walk

1.1%

How Kennesaw's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

6-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202222010
202133000
202022020
201911000
201822010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Kennesaw, GA covers travel times and transportation modes. 68.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 19.7% work from home, which is above the GA state average of 9.3%. 9.0% of workers carpool. 1.1% walk to work. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

88.1%

of households

No Internet

2.4%

of households

Total Households

13,277

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
88.1%
Cellular Data Plan
90.1%
Satellite
5.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
5.8%
No Internet Access
2.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.2%

of households

Smartphone

94.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.1%

of households

Tablet

70.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.2%
Smartphone
94.8%
Desktop / Laptop
88.1%
Tablet
70.8%
Smartphone Only
5.9%
No Computer
1.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.9ยข

per kWh

-30% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.2ยข

per kWh

-39% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$151

residential

+3% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

17% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Georgia averages 14.1ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $151. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Kennesaw vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

96.4% of households in Kennesaw have broadband internet access. 88.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.4% of households have no internet access. 5.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Kennesaw is located in Cobb County, GA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Kennesaw.

Election Overview

Source: Cobb County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

228,404

56.9%

GOP Votes

168,679

42.0%

Total Votes

401,369

Margin

D+14.9%

Shift from 2020

D+0.6pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+14.9%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024228,404168,679401,36956.9%42.0%D+14.9
2020221,847165,436393,72856.4%42.0%D+14.3
2016159,416152,602326,42448.8%46.8%D+2.1

In the 2024 presidential election, Cobb County recorded 401,369 total votes. Democrats won the county with 56.9% of the vote compared to 42.0% for Republicans, a margin of D+14.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted D+0.6pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cobb County has shifted 12.8 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

484

Total Assets

$785.5M

Total Income

$313.5M

Per 10K Residents

143.9

nonprofits

+125.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

24

Median Assets

$101K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
89
Education
67
Human Services
65
Recreation & Sports
44
Philanthropy
28
Arts & Culture
26
Youth Development
17
Health Care
10
International
10
Community Improvement
10
Animal-Related
9
Mental Health
8
Public Benefit
8
Environment
5
Housing & Shelter
5
Food & Agriculture
4
Crime & Legal
3
Employment
3
Public Safety
3
Civil Rights
2
Voluntary Health
1
Medical Research
1
Science & Tech
1
Mutual Benefit
1
92.5%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $726.4M of $785.5M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Kennesaw

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INCEducation$509.6M$134.0M1969
MT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INCEducation$58.2M$35.7M1997
NORTH COBB CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INCEducation$56.4M$24.6M1984
NORTHWEST CLASSICAL ACADEMY INCโ€”$38.8M$13.2M2021
SER FAMILIA INCHuman Services$14.2M$13.5M2005
EVELYN AND FRANK GORDY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$11.5M$4.2M1997
MACEDONIAN MINISTRY FOUNDATION INCReligion$11.0M$2.9M2014
KENNESAW STATE UNVERSITY RESEARCH AND SERVICE FOUNDATION INCEducation$9.6M$16.0M2007
MURRAY ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$9.0Mโ€”2008
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INCPhilanthropy$8.2M$6.5M2011
CELEBRATE LIFE INTERNATIONAL INCReligion$7.4M$3.8M1998
NASA TOPHAT INCRecreation & Sports$7.1M$8.5M2016
COBB COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$6.7M$2.4M1951
BEACON FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$5.5M$444K2009
MOSTLY MUTTS ANIMAL RESCUE AND ADOPTION INCHuman Services$3.7M$3.4M2004
WORLD OUTREACH MINISTRIES INCโ€”$2.8M$11.7M1980
PHILLIPS FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$2.7M$3.1M2024
CHILDREN OF RESTAURANT EMPLOYEESHuman Services$2.0M$1.5M2006
COUNCIL ON EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND ACCOUNTABILITYEducation$1.9M$1.3M2011
MOHAWK CARPET FOUNDATION INCโ€”$1.3M$1.3M1990
RAYO DE SOL INCInternational$1.2M$918K2006
GEORGIA HOUSE RABBIT SOCIETY INCHuman Services$1.1M$393K1999
ADAPTIVE LEARNING CENTER FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN INCHealth Care$1.1M$858K1985
M7VEN SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT GROUP INCHousing & Shelter$1.1M$566K2021
NEW ALLIANCE MISSIONARY CHURCHReligion$838K$456K1969
GEORGIA YOUTH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CENTER INCโ€”$727K$1.1M1992
HENSSLER FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$560K$214K2012
EMERGE MISSIONS INCReligion$511K$738K1991
CHESTERTON ACADEMY OF ATLANTA INCEducation$506K$576K2023
BESTOWERS FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$424K$348K2014
SAVING SUSAN MINISTRY INCReligion$422K$658K2015
ISAIAH 58 FOUNDATION INCโ€”$391K$207K1994
KENNESAW PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION INCPublic Safety$363K$393K2018
TOWN CENTER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE INCEnvironment$362K$229K2015
STEVE URVAN FOUNDATION FOR PHILANTHROPIC PURSUITS INCPhilanthropy$359K$265K2014
KENNESAW MUSEUM FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$324K$196K1998
CHEROKEE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INCAnimal-Related$315K$360K1991
HARRISON HIGH BAND BOOSTERS INCArts & Culture$310K$615K1999
LIFE HOUSE ATLANTA INCHuman Services$254K$7K2018
NATIONAL COLLEGIATE SALES COMPETITION INCEducation$244K$550K2007
WORD IN PRAYER EVANGELISTIC MINISTRYInternational$240K$70K2010
FOUNDATION FOR VERTEBRAL SUBLUXATION INCHealth Care$240K$37K2010
ASSOCIATION OF RECOVERY IN HIGHER EDUCATION INCMental Health$235K$555K2014
THE 1TAT PROGRAM INCโ€”$225K$1.3M2019
COBB PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER OF GEORGIA INCHuman Services$200K$225K2016
GODS WARRIORS INCEducation$197K$297K2002
TIOS FOR HOPEHuman Services$196K$535K2020
GENESIS MINISTRIES INCReligion$195K$113K2000
SMITH GILBERT GARDENS FOUNDATION INCEnvironment$195K$55K2008
KENNESOW YOUTH BASEBALL INCRecreation & Sports$183K$132K2005

Kennesaw, GA has 484 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $785.5M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 89 organizations. 24 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 143.9 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

904

Total Approved

$434.3M

Jobs Supported

8,027

Per 10K Residents

268.8

SBA loans

+257.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

131

Top Lender

Bank of America, National Association

85 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)93% of all loans

Loans

844

Total Amount

$388.8M

Avg Loan

$460,632

Median Loan

$191,500

SBA Guaranteed

$290.2M(75%)

Jobs Supported

7,435

5047% of all loans

Loans

60

Total Amount

$45.5M

Avg Loan

$758,533

Median Loan

$577,500

7(a) โ€” 93%504 โ€” 7%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

146

16% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$105.1M

24% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$719,871

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services120 loans
NAICS 54
$24.7M
Other Services115 loans
NAICS 81
$37.5M
Accommodation & Food Services115 loans
NAICS 72
$91.0M
Health Care & Social Assistance78 loans
NAICS 62
$56.8M
Retail Trade74 loans
NAICS 44
$44.5M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Daybreak Village Llc1$5.0M
Kennesaw Hotel Investment Llc1$5.0M
Apsilon Management Busbee Llc1$5.0M
One Stop Gas Inc1$5.0M
Jrr Georgia Llc1$5.0M
Greers Chapel Retail Llc1$5.0M
Abe Enterprises Inc.1$5.0M
Aardema Enterprises Llc2$4.9M
Synergize Development Llc1$4.6M
Glaze Express Car Wash Inc.1$4.3M

Kennesaw, GA has received 904 SBA loans totaling $434.3M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 844 loans (93% of the total), supporting 7,435 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 60 loans totaling $45.5M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Kennesaw is Bank of America, National Association with 85 loans. That works out to 268.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

11

Total Population

502,169

Avg Median Income

-$60,514,377

Avg Home Value

-$60,284,579

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
3000835,598$73,130$269,600$1,4169.5
3006039,313$62,180$282,200$1,34415.5
3006263,105$128,981$456,500$1,76125.9
3006451,321$118,511$420,300$1,63530.7
3006660,961$112,067$373,500$1,76027.2
300900N/AN/AN/A0.0
3010162,871$107,004$376,200$1,67941.0
3010244,593$91,673$292,100$1,44431.4
3014458,389$84,628$310,400$1,74522.1
3015244,432$121,026$385,300$1,69522.3
3018941,586$109,324$370,200$1,78019.2

Kennesaw, GA has 11 ZIP codes with a combined population of 502,169. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$60,514,377. The average median home value is -$60,284,579. The average median monthly rent is -$60,604,582.

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