Powder Springs City, Georgia
As of the census of 2000, there were 12481 people, 4004 households, and 3269 families living in the city. The population density was 1969.2 people per square mile (760.31/kmē), it is Georgia's 51st most densely populated city. There were 4101 housing units at an average density of 646.8 per square mile (249.73/kmē). The average household size was 3.06 persons, and the average family size was 3.39 persons. The population's age distribution was 33.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 36.9% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 32 years, the median age of male residents at 30.6 and the median age of female residents at 33. The racial makeup of the city was 7225 White, 4666 Black or African American, 25 American Indian, 135 Asian, 7 Native Hawaiian, 208 from two or more races and 215 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $56486, making its Georgia's 35th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $59392, it is Georgia's 44th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $19776, it is the 98th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $30062, Males have a median income of $37027 versus $24261 for females.
In 2000, 4276 pupils and students, of which 2077 are male and 2199 are female, 34.26% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 310 nursery or pri school, 256 kindergarten, 2198 elementary school, 926 high school and 586 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 12481 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 12825 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 12921 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 13179 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 13458 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 13987 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 14305 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 14525 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 14953 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 15314 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 15614 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 127 | 183 | 310 |
| Kindergarten | 97 | 159 | 256 |
| Elementary school | 1190 | 1008 | 2198 |
| High school | 416 | 510 | 926 |
| College or graduate school | 247 | 339 | 586 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Springs city, Georgia | $56486 | $59392 | $19776 |
| Cobb County, Georgia | $58289 | $67649 | $27863 |
| Georgia, United States | $42433 | $49280 | $21154 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |