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Smyrna, Georgia Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Smyrna was incorporated into Cobb County on August 23, 1872. The original settlement was named Neal Dow, in honor of a friend of a railroad engineer. The city’s current name was taken from the seaport of Homer’s birthplace located in Asia Minor.

Smyrna was burned to the ground by Sherman on July 5, 1864 in the Battle of Smyrna.

The Arthur Bacon Golf Tournament is held annually in honor of the city’s former mayor.

The Spring and Fall Jonquil Festival are annual events that take place in Smyrna.

Population: 40,999. Estimated population in July 2024: 47,643 (+16.2% change)
Males: 20,010 (48.8%), Females: 20,989 (51.2%)

Zip codes: 30080, 30082.

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.0 years
Median household income: $47,572
Median house value: $129,700

Population by Race

Races in Smyrna:

  • White Non-Hispanic (53.5%)
  • Black (27.2%)
  • Hispanic (13.8%)
  • Other race (6.6%)
  • Two or more races (2.4%)
  • Asian Indian (1.6%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
  • Chinese (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: English (8.5%), German (8.4%), United States (7.9%), Irish (7.8%), Italian (2.4%), Subsaharan African (2.2%).

Land area: 13.9 square miles

Map of Smyrna, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Smyrna

  • High school or higher: 85.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 40.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.8%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Smyrna city

  • Never married: 36.0%
  • Now married: 44.4%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

17.5% Foreign born (10.5% Latin America, 3.6% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +7,260 (+21.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers in Smyrna:

  • EMORY-ADVENTIST HOSPITAL (3949 SOUTH COBB DRIVE)
  • RIDGEVIEW INSTITUTE (3995 S COBB DR)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Smyrna:

  • WELLSTAR KENNESTONE HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; MARIETTA, GA)
  • WELLSTAR WINDY HILL HOSPITAL (about 6 miles; MARIETTA, GA)
  • SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL-ATLANTA (about 7 miles; ATLANTA, GA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Smyrna:

  • DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE (about 3 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Abbreviation: MGE)
  • THE WILLIAM B HARTSFIELD ATLANTA INTL (about 18 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: ATL)
  • RICHARD B RUSSELL (about 55 miles; ROME, GA; Abbreviation: RMG)

Other public-use airports nearest to Smyrna:

  • FULTON COUNTY AIRPORT-BROWN FIELD (about 8 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: FTY)
  • COBB COUNTY-MC COLLUM FIELD (about 10 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: RYY)
  • DEKALB-PEACHTREE (about 16 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: PDK)

Amtrak station near Smyrna:

  • 11 miles: ATLANTA (1688 PEACHTREE ST. NW). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Smyrna:

  • MEDIX SCHOOLS (Full-time enrollment: 389; Location: 2108 COBB PARKWAY; Private, for-profit; Website: medixschool.com)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Smyrna:

  • LIFE UNIVERSITY (about 5 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,881)
  • SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY (about 5 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,559)
  • CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 5 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,012)
  • CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY (about 11 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,652)
  • MOREHOUSE COLLEGE (about 11 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,867)
  • MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE (about 11 miles; Atlanta, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,708)
  • GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 11 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 13,841)

Schools

Public high school in Smyrna:

  • CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,143; Location: 5265 WARD STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Smyrna:

  • CAMPBELL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,259; Location: 3295 SOUTH ATLANTA ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • GRIFFIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,038; Location: 4010 KING SPRINGS ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • GREEN ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 869; Location: 2000 GOBER AVENUE; Grades: PK – 05)
  • NICKAJACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 784; Location: 4555 MAVELL ROAD, SOUTH EAST; Grades: PK – 05)
  • NORTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 730; Location: 3041 GRAY ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ARGYLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 640; Location: 2420 SPRING ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 639; Location: 3920 SOUTH HURT ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • KING SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 619; Location: 1041 REED ROAD; Grades: KG – 05)
  • TEASLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 554; Location: 3640 SPRINGHILL ROAD; Grades: KG – 05)
  • BELMONT HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 400; Location: 605 GLENDALE PLACE; Grades: PK – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Smyrna:

  • COVERED BRIDGE MONTESSORI SCH (Students: 145; Location: 3941 COBERED BRIDGE RD; Grades: PK – KG)
  • 1ST BAPT WEEKDAY KINDERGARTEN (Students: 37; Location: 1275 CHURCH STREET; Grades: PK – KG)

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