Community Profile

Location

The City of Powder Springs is located in southwest Cobb County approximately 24 miles west of Atlanta and approximately 23 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. 

• Land area (2023): 7.17 square miles
• Population density (2023): 1,945 persons per square mile
• Interstates: close to I-20 & I-75
• Airports in the region: Hartsfield-Jackson, McCollum Airport, Fulton County Airport
• Railroads: Norfolk Southern Intermodal
• The Silver Comet Trail 

Community

Local organizations, great leadership, and community spirit are what make Powder Springs such a unique community to live and do business in. The established partnerships between local business and government leaders foster a cooperative foundation for anticipated business development. This support network includes: Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Cobb County Economic Development Office, South Cobb Business Association, and SelectCobb. The aim is to create long-term relationships that will enable the growth of commerce and quality of life in Powder Springs.

Demographics

• Population 2025: 19,251
• Median household income, 2025: $102,164
• Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2025: 80%
• Median home value, 2025: $358,511
• Education: 45% residents have a bachelor's degree or higher
• Population by  Race
  • Black or African American Alone: 52%
  • White Alone, Not Hispanic or Latino: 28.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.5%
  • Asian: 1.7%

*This demographic data is provided by Esri.