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Crime in Kennesaw summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Kennesaw. Key points include:
There were 386 total crimes in Kennesaw in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Kennesaw is 1,098.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Kennesaw is 253.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Kennesaw is 845.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Kennesaw is -48.16% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Kennesaw Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kennesaw / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 386 | 1,098.5 | 2,000.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 89 | 253.3 | 325.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 8.5 | 40.8 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 78 | 222.0 | 245.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 297 | 845.2 | 1,674.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 58 | 165.1 | 202.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 205 | 583.4 | 1,247.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 34 | 96.8 | 224.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Kennesaw summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kennesaw. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kennesaw is 106 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kennesaw is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kennesaw is $403,298.
The median income in Kennesaw is $83,356.
Kennesaw's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kennesaw Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kennesaw | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 126 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kennesaw, GA Weather
The average high in Kennesaw is 70.9° and the average low is 49.5°.
There are 75.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 52.0 inches of precipitation each year with 2.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kennesaw |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 52.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kennesaw Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kennesaw
The current population in Kennesaw is 34,605. The population has increased 22.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34,605 | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 33,627 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 33,360 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 33,036 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 34,232 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 33,960 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 33,700 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 33,433 | 2.3% |
| 2016 | 32,669 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 32,186 | 2.6% |
| 2014 | 31,358 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 30,672 | 2.8% |
| 2012 | 29,826 | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 29,050 | 2.6% |
| 2010 | 28,313 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kennesaw
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Kennesaw is:
53.1% White with 18,390 White residents.
22.3% African American with 7,722 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 50 American Indian residents.
5.1% Asian with 1,768 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 140 Other residents.
5.3% Two Or More with 1,826 Two Or More residents.
13.6% Hispanic with 4,709 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kennesaw | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.1% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 22.3% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.1% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.6% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kennesaw
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Kennesaw is 53.8% female with 18,632 female residents.
Kennesaw is 46.2% male with 15,972 male residents.
| Gender | Kennesaw | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kennesaw for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Kennesaw completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Kennesaw completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Kennesaw completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Kennesaw completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Kennesaw completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Kennesaw completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Kennesaw completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Kennesaw completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Kennesaw completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kennesaw | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kennesaw, Georgia
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5.0% of households in Kennesaw earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Kennesaw earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.1% of households in Kennesaw earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in Kennesaw earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.6% of households in Kennesaw earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Kennesaw earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.9% of households in Kennesaw earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.7% of households in Kennesaw earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.8% of households in Kennesaw earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.1% of households in Kennesaw earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kennesaw | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.6% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.7% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.8% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.1% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
