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Cost of living in Powder Springs summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Powder Springs. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Powder Springs is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Powder Springs is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Powder Springs is $363,228.
The median income in Powder Springs is $105,070.
Powder Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Powder Springs Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Powder Springs | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 112 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Powder Springs, GA Weather
The average high in Powder Springs is 71.4° and the average low is 50.0°.
There are 80.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 52.5 inches of precipitation each year with 2.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Powder Springs |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 52.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Powder Springs Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Powder Springs
The current population in Powder Springs is 18,009. The population has increased 30.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,009 | 3.4% |
| 2023 | 17,414 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 16,930 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 16,698 | 8.5% |
| 2020 | 15,390 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 15,163 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 14,945 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 14,765 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 14,596 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 14,462 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 14,271 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 14,128 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 14,027 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 13,898 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 13,771 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Powder Springs
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Powder Springs is:
24.5% White with 4,410 White residents.
51.2% African American with 9,217 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 271 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.9% Other with 345 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 636 Two Or More residents.
17.3% Hispanic with 3,122 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Powder Springs | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24.5% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 51.2% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.3% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Powder Springs
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Powder Springs is 52.2% female with 9,404 female residents.
Powder Springs is 47.8% male with 8,605 male residents.
| Gender | Powder Springs | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Powder Springs for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Powder Springs completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Powder Springs completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Powder Springs completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Powder Springs completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Powder Springs completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Powder Springs completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Powder Springs completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Powder Springs completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Powder Springs completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Powder Springs | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Powder Springs, Georgia
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5.6% of households in Powder Springs earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Powder Springs earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.9% of households in Powder Springs earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.7% of households in Powder Springs earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.9% of households in Powder Springs earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.1% of households in Powder Springs earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Powder Springs earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.9% of households in Powder Springs earn $100,000 to $149,999.
17.7% of households in Powder Springs earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.9% of households in Powder Springs earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Powder Springs | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.9% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.9% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.1% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.9% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.7% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.9% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
