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Barnesville, Georgia
Barnesville, city, in Lamar County, Georgia. Barnesville had 6,329 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,292 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,121 (±21). GEOID 1305344.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,329
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,292 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,121 ±21
Median household income
$57,411
±$10,072 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$176,500
±$30,519 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$846
±$136 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Barnesville and what county is it in?
Barnesville is a city in Lamar County, Georgia. It covers 6.1 square miles of land, 1,038 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Barnesville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,329 people lived in Barnesville on July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 6,292 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,121 (±21).
| Measure | Barnesville | Lamar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,121 ±21 | 19,571 | −529 |
| Households | 2,163 ±233 | 7,133 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.35 ±0.26 | 2.60 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,423 ±240 | 7,866 | no clear change |
Barnesville's population since 2000
From 5,972 in 2000 to 6,329 in 2025: up 6.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Barnesville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Barnesville?
The median resident of Barnesville is 31.1 years old; 17.5% are under 18 and 12.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 47.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 42.8%.
| Measure | Barnesville | Lamar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.1 ±6.1 | 39.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.5% ±3.4 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.8% ±2.7 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Male | 52.0% ±4.1 pts | 48.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.9% ±5.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.8% ±6.9 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 47.7% ±7.2 pts | 27.1% | −9.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1% ±1.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0% ±4.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| With a disability | 14.9% ±4.0 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.3% ±6.8 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.5% ±4.5 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.9% ±6.4 pts | 19.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7% ±4.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.9% ±2.9 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Barnesville earn?
Half of Barnesville's 2,163 households earn less than $57,411 a year (±$10,072), against $67,062 in Lamar County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $33,608 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $23,803 after inflation. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Barnesville | Lamar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,411 ±$10,072 | $67,062 | +$23,803 |
| Mean household income | $60,704 ±$7,871 | $86,227 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,378 ±$2,926 | $33,296 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0% ±5.5 pts | 9.6% | −16.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.0% ±15.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.5% ±6.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% ±4.1 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1% ±7.1 pts | 85.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Barnesville?
Owners occupy 49.4% of Barnesville's occupied homes and renters 50.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $176,500 by its owner (±$30,519). The median renter pays $846 a month including utilities, and 25.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Barnesville | Lamar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $176,500 ±$30,519 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $846 ±$136 | $878 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.2% ±13.3 pts | 24.5% | −19.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,166 ±$87 | $1,469 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 49.4% ±7.8 pts | 75.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 50.6% ±7.8 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Housing units | 2,423 ±240 | 7,866 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7% ±4.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6% ±4.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.9% ±6.7 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.0% ±7.8 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8% ±2.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Barnesville building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Barnesville in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Barnesville work and get to work?
85.1% of Barnesville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.9 minutes.
| Measure | Barnesville | Lamar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.7% ±6.7 pts | 56.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±5.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.1% ±5.1 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4% ±4.3 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±2.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.2% ±2.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.9 min ±3.8 | 31.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Barnesville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Barnesville, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9702.02Lamar County | 3,554 | $64,624 |
| Tract 9703Lamar County | 4,722 | $57,896 |
| Tract 9702.01Lamar County | 3,681 | $68,393 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Barnesville) · Census block assignment files
How does Barnesville compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Barnesville is the 4,303rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 126th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Barnesville ranks 192nd of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 126th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 152nd | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 138th | 360 |
| Median household income | 192nd | 348 |
| Per capita income | 279th | 357 |
| Median home value | 226th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 247th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 192nd | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 227th | 343 |
| Median age | 313th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 268th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 250th | 359 |
Barnesville's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Barnesville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Barnesville?
18 of the 57 figures for Barnesville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Barnesville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Barnesville.