City · Georgia
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville, city, in Bartow County, Georgia. Cartersville had 25,349 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 23,187 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 24,074 (±30). GEOID 1313688.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,349
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,187 · ACS 2020-2024: 24,074 ±30
Median household income
$84,437
±$10,205 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$338,200
±$15,020 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,229
±$93 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Cartersville and what county is it in?
Cartersville is a city in Bartow County, Georgia. It covers 28.7 square miles of land, 808 residents per square mile in 2020.
Cartersville is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cartersville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 25,349 people lived in Cartersville on July 1, 2025, up 9.5% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 23,187 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 24,074 (±30).
| Measure | Cartersville | Bartow County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 24,074 ±30 | 113,113 | +3,204 |
| Households | 9,230 ±479 | 40,819 | +1,395 |
| Average household size | 2.52 ±0.13 | 2.75 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,161 ±499 | 45,210 | +1,740 |
Cartersville's population since 2000
From 15,925 in 2000 to 25,349 in 2025: up 59.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cartersville 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 Cartersville?
The median resident of Cartersville is 37.0 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 12.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.2%. 7.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cartersville | Bartow County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 ±1.3 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% ±2.0 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.2% ±1.8 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±2.0 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.2% ±3.2 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.5% ±3.8 pts | 73.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.5% ±3.0 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.0% ±2.0 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.3% ±2.9 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6% ±2.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.0% ±2.1 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.2% ±2.5 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5% ±2.2 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.7% ±3.3 pts | 24.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9% ±2.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.2% ±2.9 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±1.3 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 Cartersville earn?
Half of Cartersville's 9,230 households earn less than $84,437 a year (±$10,205), against $82,243 in Bartow County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $63,197 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $21,240 after inflation. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cartersville | Bartow County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,437 ±$10,205 | $82,243 | +$21,240 |
| Mean household income | $111,683 ±$8,991 | $98,843 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,175 ±$3,424 | $36,075 | +$7,369 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4% ±3.1 pts | 10.3% | −7.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.9% ±6.5 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.3% ±2.8 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±1.1 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3% ±3.5 pts | 87.8% | – |
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 Cartersville?
Owners occupy 59.2% of Cartersville's occupied homes and renters 40.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $338,200 by its owner (±$15,020). The median renter pays $1,229 a month including utilities, and 32.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cartersville | Bartow County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $338,200 ±$15,020 | $289,000 | +$105,722 |
| Median gross rent | $1,229 ±$93 | $1,268 | +$139 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.5% ±7.8 pts | 39.4% | −12.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,915 ±$88 | $1,646 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.2% ±5.2 pts | 72.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.8% ±5.2 pts | 27.2% | – |
| Housing units | 10,161 ±499 | 45,210 | +1,740 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±2.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.0% ±4.4 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.3% ±4.5 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.3% ±1.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.2% ±4.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.1% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Cartersville building?
Builders took permits for 149 new housing units in Cartersville in 2025 (149 in single-family houses), 5.9 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 Cartersville work and get to work?
78.7% of Cartersville's workers drive alone and 11.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Cartersville | Bartow County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.3% ±3.7 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% ±1.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7% ±3.3 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1% ±2.6 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.1% ±2.4 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.9 min ±2.1 | 29.4 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 Cartersville?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Cartersville, and 12 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $78,625 (Tract 9607.01) to $95,349 (Tract 9606.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9606.01Bartow County | 5,527 | $95,349 |
| Tract 9607.01Bartow County | 4,437 | $78,625 |
| Tract 9606.02Bartow County | 4,109 | $91,080 |
| Tract 9609.02Bartow County | 7,623 | $90,593 |
| Tract 9604.05Bartow County | 5,380 | $87,891 |
| Tract 9605.01Bartow County | 6,521 | $65,739 |
| Tract 9604.03Bartow County | 3,552 | $57,332 |
| Tract 9607.02Bartow County | 3,389 | $90,119 |
| Tract 9604.04Bartow County | 5,412 | $67,329 |
| Tract 9604.07Bartow County | 3,019 | $104,321 |
| Tract 9608.04Bartow County | 4,261 | $101,928 |
| Tract 9605.02Bartow County | 3,329 | $61,250 |
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 Cartersville) · Census block assignment files
How does Cartersville compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cartersville is the 1,591st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 47th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Cartersville ranks 86th 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 | 47th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 83rd | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 198th | 360 |
| Median household income | 86th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 57th | 357 |
| Median home value | 73rd | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 126th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 216th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 123rd | 343 |
| Median age | 171st | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 179th | 354 |
| Work from home | 118th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 188th | 359 |
Cartersville's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Cartersville 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 Cartersville?
8 of the 57 figures for Cartersville 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 Cartersville 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 Cartersville.