Kennesaw
City in Cobb County, Georgia
Kennesaw is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, with 33,036 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,089 ft (332 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kennesaw State University, 2.3 miles E.
- 33,036residents (2020 Census)
- 1,089 ftelevation · 332 m
- 9.8 sq miland area · 25.3 km²
- 3,382 / sq mipopulation density
- 30144ZIP code
About Kennesaw
Kennesaw is a suburban city northwest of Atlanta in Cobb County, Georgia, United States, located within the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. Known from its original settlement in the 1830s until 1887 as Big Shanty, it became Kennesaw under an 1887 charter. According to the 2020 census, Kennesaw had a population of 33,036, a 10.9% increase in population over the preceding decade. Kennesaw has an important place in railroad history. During the Civil War, Kennesaw was the staging ground for the Great Locomotive Chase on April 12, 1862. Kennesaw is home to Kennesaw State University, an R2 research institution and the third-largest public university in the state of Georgia.
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Living in Kennesaw
- Median household income
- $83,356
- Median home value
- $335,400
- Median rent
- $1,845/mo
- Median age
- 35.6
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Kennesaw had 33,036 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 33,036 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,382 per sq mi (1,306 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kennesaw at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cobb County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 33,036 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.77 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0312° N, 84.6213° W |
| ZIP code | 30144 |
| Official website | kennesaw-ga.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1343192 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kennesaw
- Kennesaw State University2.3 mi E
- Acworth4.0 mi NW
- Marietta7.0 mi SE
- Woodstock7.9 mi NE
- Fair Oaks8.9 mi SE
- Emerson9.9 mi NW
- Powder Springs12.0 mi S
- Hiram12.2 mi SW
- Holly Springs12.2 mi NE
- Mountain Park12.4 mi E
- Smyrna13.1 mi SE
- Cartersville13.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kennesaw
What county is Kennesaw in?
Kennesaw is in Cobb County, Georgia.
What is the population of Kennesaw, GA?
33,036 people lived in Kennesaw at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kennesaw, GA?
The ZIP code of Kennesaw is 30144.
What is the elevation of Kennesaw?
1,089 feet (332 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kennesaw?
Kennesaw State University (2.3 mi), Acworth (4.0 mi), Marietta (7.0 mi), Woodstock (7.9 mi), Fair Oaks (8.9 mi).
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