Georgia

Cobb

766,149
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Cobb

Cobb, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 7,539. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 766,149.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 40 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Kennesaw Mountain — Dead Angle, Battle of Gilgal Church - Second Fight, Pumpkinvine Creek New Hope, and 49 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020766,149
2010688,078
2000607,751
1990447,745
1980297,718
1970196,793
1960114,174
195061,830
194038,272
193035,408
192030,437
191028,397
190024,664
189022,286
188020,748
187013,814
186014,242
185013,843
18407,539
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Cobb

Military engagements that took place in Cobb, Georgia.

Kennesaw Mountain — Dead Angle
1864
Battle of Gilgal Church - Second Fight
1864
Pumpkinvine Creek New Hope
1864
Golgotha Georgia
1864
Battle of Dallas (sub-actions at Pumpkinvine Creek)
1864
Battle of Pine Mountain
1864
Battle of Noonday Creek
1864
Cheatham Hill Assault (Dead Angle)
1864
Skirmish at Acworth
1864
Skirmish at Powder Springs
1864
Battle of the Chattahoochee River (Johnston's Bridgehead)
1864
Battle of Chattahoochee River
1864
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain – Noyes Creek
1864
Skirmish at Acworth and Big Shanty
1864
Skirmish at Kolb's Farm
1864
Kolb's Farm Georgia
1864
Battle of Kenesaw Mountain (Frontal Assault)
1864
Pine Mountain Georgia
1864
Kennesaw Mountain Georgia
1864
Battle of Latimer's Farm
1864
Battle of Kolb's Farm (Atlanta Campaign)
1864
Skirmish at Ruff's Mill Georgia
1864
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain – Cheatham Hill (Dead Angle)
1864
Action at Lost Mountain
1864
Action at Smyrna Line
1864
Battle of Gilgal Church
1864
Skirmish at Pace's Ferry
1864
Battle of Kolb's Farm (sub-action)
1864
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain — Dead Angle (Cheatham Hill)
1864
Lost Mountain Georgia
1864
Gilgal Church Georgia
1864
Skirmish at Turner's Ferry
1864
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain — Pigeon Hill
1864
Battle of Pine Mountain (Polk Killed)
1864
Skirmish at Pine Mountain
1864
Battle of Kolb's Farm
1864
Skirmishes at Marietta
1864
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain — Little Kennesaw and Big Kennesaw
1864
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain – Pigeon Hill
1864
Battle of Lost Mountain
1864

Historic places in Cobb

National Register of Historic Places listings in Cobb, Georgia.

General, The
Kennesaw
Sope Creek Ruins
Marietta
Johnston's Line
Mableton
Ruff's Mill and Concord Covered Bridge
Smyrna
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Marietta
Zion Baptist Church
Marietta
Whitlock Avenue Historic District
Marietta
Glover-McLeod-Garrison House
Marietta
Frobel-Knight-Borders House
Marietta
Marietta National Cemetery
Marietta
Northwest Marietta Historic District
Marietta
Midway Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Powder Springs
Mable, Robert, House and Cemetery
Mableton
Cheney, Andrew J., House
Marietta
Braswell-Carnes House
Marietta
Brumby, Arnoldus, House
Marietta
McAdoo, William Gibbs, House
Marietta
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Frequently asked about Cobb

When does Cobb first appear in the US census?
Cobb, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 7,539.
What is the population of Cobb?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Cobb had a recorded population of 766,149.
Were any battles fought in Cobb?
40 documented military engagements took place in Cobb, including Kennesaw Mountain — Dead Angle, Battle of Gilgal Church - Second Fight, Pumpkinvine Creek New Hope.
How many historic places are in Cobb?
49 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cobb, Georgia.
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