Coweta County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Coweta County is located in Georgia with a total population of 150,071. It is the 17th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coweta County is 39.0 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coweta County is $94,142. This is 26% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $321,900. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Coweta County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.2%. The Asian population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

34.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Coweta County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%.