Roswell, Georgia
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Roswell · Cobb County, Georgia
Population 92,577 (est. 2026: ~92,700)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 0.05% annual growth projection

Roswell, Georgia

Cobb County, Georgia · Population 92,833

Roswell sits along the Chattahoochee River about 25 miles north of downtown Atlanta, straddling the Cobb and Fulton county lines. It is one of the larger cities in metro Atlanta — 92,833 residents — yet it has held onto a walkable historic downtown, a restored mill village, and wooded residential neighborhoods that run down to the river. The city draws professionals who want suburban stability with access to Atlanta's job market. The median household income here is nearly double the Georgia state median, the school system is well-regarded, and the riverfront is a genuine amenity, not a marketing line.

People & Demographics

Roswell's 92,770 residents skew toward established families. The median age is 40.5, a touch older than Cobb County's overall profile and reflecting the large share of homeowners who have settled in for the long term. Average household size is 2.60, and of 35,435 total households, 24,324 are family households. Children under 18 number 22,257 — nearly a quarter of the population — which explains why school quality dominates local conversations.

Racial makeup: roughly 63,296 residents identify as white, 11,035 as Black, and 4,172 as Asian. The Hispanic and Latino population stands at 14,981 — about 16% of the total — concentrated in parts of the city closer to Canton Street and along the Highway 9 corridor. That diversity is more pronounced than many of Roswell's northern suburbs and shapes both the school environment and the local restaurant scene.

About 6,009 residents live below the poverty line, roughly 6.5% of the population — well below Georgia's statewide poverty rate and well below the national average.

Economy & Employment

The labor force numbers 51,517, with 2,198 unemployed — an unemployment rate of about 4.3%. Per capita income is $62,878. The median household income of $122,924 is substantially higher than the Georgia state median (roughly $61,000) and higher than Cobb County's already-strong countywide figures. This is a high-earning suburb: a large share of working residents hold professional, managerial, or technical roles and commute to Atlanta's Midtown and Buckhead corridors, or work at major employers spread across the northern arc of the metro.

Housing

Total housing stock is 37,715 units. Of those, 35,435 are occupied and 2,280 sit vacant — a tight 6% vacancy rate that reflects sustained demand. Owner-occupied units number 25,075; renters occupy 10,360. That roughly 71/29 owner-to-renter split is typical for a prosperous suburb of this age.

The median home value is $479,400. Median rent runs $1,619 per month. Both figures sit above county and state medians by a meaningful margin. Buyers looking for entry-level options will find the market competitive; the combination of good schools, the Chattahoochee riverfront, and proximity to Atlanta employment has kept values elevated.

Schools

Roswell falls within Fulton County Schools for most of the city, with a smaller portion served by Cobb County Schools. Fifteen schools operate within city boundaries.

High Schools: Roswell High School (grades 9–12, 2,119 students) and Centennial High School (grades 9–12, 1,788 students).

Middle Schools: Elkins Pointe Middle (grades 6–8, 873 students) and Crabapple Middle (grades 6–8, 871 students).

Elementary Schools: Roswell North Elementary (867 students), Sweet Apple Elementary (802 students), Mountain Park Elementary (788 students), Northwood Elementary (644 students), Mimosa Elementary (636 students), River Eves Elementary (554 students), Jackson Elementary (545 students), Hillside Elementary (537 students), and Hembree Springs Elementary (510 students).

Charter and specialized schools: International Charter School of Atlanta (grades K–8, 842 students) and Fulton Academy of Science and Technology (grades K–8, 516 students) provide public charter options within city limits.

Getting Around

Of 48,720 total workers, 29,832 drive alone — about 61%. Carpooling accounts for another 4,514 commuters. Public transit use is low at 620 workers, which reflects the reality: Roswell is not served by MARTA rail, and bus connections to Atlanta are limited. Walking to work is marginal at 564 workers.

The most notable figure is 12,287 people — roughly 25% of workers — who work from home. That share reflects the city's professional workforce and has meaningfully changed traffic patterns. Aggregate commute time across all workers totals 1,059,090 minutes, and absent a car, getting around Roswell or into Atlanta requires deliberate planning.

Healthcare

Four hospitals serve the Roswell area. WellStar North Fulton Medical Center is located in Roswell itself and is the closest facility for most residents. WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and WellStar Cobb Medical Center, both major regional hospitals, are accessible to the south and west within Cobb County. Ridgeview Institute, a psychiatric and behavioral health facility, also operates in the area.

For individual provider searches, the NPI Registry lists licensed practitioners in Roswell: Search Roswell, GA providers.

Library

The East Roswell Branch Library serves the eastern portion of the city and can be reached at 404-613-4050. It is part of the Fulton County Library System.

Parks & Recreation

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area runs directly through Roswell, offering river access, hiking, fishing, and paddling within city limits. The Island Ford Visitor Center is 3.7 miles away and serves as the primary NPS contact point for the recreation area.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, a Civil War site with extensive trail networks, lies 14.1 miles away and draws visitors from across the metro.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn neighborhood is 19.6 miles south — a standard day-trip distance for Roswell families.

Natural Hazards

Cobb County has accumulated a long FEMA declaration record. The most recent: a severe winter storm in January 2026 and Hurricane Helene in September 2024. Prior major events include Hurricane Irma (2017), a severe winter storm in 2014, severe storms and flooding in 2009, Hurricane Ivan (2004), and Hurricane Katrina evacuation support in 2005. Further back: a severe winter storm in 2000, storms and flooding in 1998, Hurricane Opal in 1995, and a pair of 1993 declarations — one for severe snowfall and one for tornadoes, high winds, and heavy rains.

The pattern is consistent: ice storms and winter weather are recurring threats, tropical systems regularly push rainfall and wind northward into the metro even as they weaken, and the Chattahoochee corridor creates localized flood exposure during heavy rain events.

Government & Municipal Code

Roswell's municipal code is published through Municode and accessible at library.municode.com/ga/roswell. No standalone local building code is listed in the available data; building standards default to state and county frameworks.

Weather

Current forecasts and conditions: NWS Forecast for Roswell. Active weather alerts: NWS Alerts. The nearest weather observation station is Roswell 3.3 E, approximately 1.8 miles from the city center.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)