Acworth, GA Demographics

A map of Acworth's Population by Race

Acworth, Georgia has an estimated population of 22,473, a less than 1% change from the 22,440 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.1% White, 21.4% Black, 13.1% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 4.0% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Acworth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Acworth has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Acworth, that probability was 65.7% in 2020 and 63.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Acworth is ranked the 53rd most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Acworth was ranked the 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Acworth's White Population

12,151 residents of Acworth, or 54.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Acworth is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Acworth ranks 406th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acworth's White population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Acworth's population has increased from 50.2% to 54.1%.

Acworth is more White than neighboring Kennesaw (53.1% White), Kennesaw State University (40.7% White), and Marietta (41.4% White). Acworth is less White than neighboring Emerson (69.9% White), and Cartersville (65.5% White).

Acworth's Black Population

4,805 residents of Acworth, or 21.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Acworth is lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Acworth ranks 320th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acworth's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. Black residents' share of Acworth's population has decreased from 25.9% to 21.4%.

Acworth is more Black than neighboring Cartersville (14.5% Black). Acworth is less Black than neighboring Kennesaw (22.3% Black), Kennesaw State University (45.1% Black), Emerson (21.7% Black), and Marietta (30.8% Black).

Acworth's Asian Population

905 residents of Acworth, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Acworth is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Acworth ranks 67th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acworth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Asian residents' share of Acworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Acworth is more Asian than neighboring Emerson (1.1% Asian), Marietta (2.2% Asian), and Cartersville (1.8% Asian). Acworth is less Asian than neighboring Kennesaw (5.1% Asian), and Kennesaw State University (4.2% Asian).

Acworth's Hispanic Population

2,950 residents of Acworth, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Acworth is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Acworth ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acworth's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Acworth's population has decreased from 14.5% to 13.1%.

Acworth is more Hispanic than neighboring Kennesaw State University (5.8% Hispanic), and Emerson (5.2% Hispanic). Acworth is less Hispanic than neighboring Kennesaw (13.6% Hispanic), Marietta (18.1% Hispanic), and Cartersville (15.2% Hispanic).

Acworth's Native American/Other Population

205 residents of Acworth, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Acworth is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Acworth ranks 208th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acworth's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Acworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Acworth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kennesaw (0.5% Native American/Other), Kennesaw State University (0% Native American/Other), Emerson (0.1% Native American/Other), and Cartersville (0.4% Native American/Other). Acworth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marietta (1.2% Native American/Other).

Acworth's Multiracial Population

1,457 residents of Acworth, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Acworth is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Acworth ranks 119th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acworth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 40.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Acworth's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.5%.

Acworth is more Multiracial than neighboring Kennesaw (5.3% Multiracial), Kennesaw State University (4.2% Multiracial), Emerson (2.1% Multiracial), Marietta (6.2% Multiracial), and Cartersville (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.