City profile · Georgia · Census ACS 2023

Cartersville, GA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Cartersville - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

23,617
Residents
$78,640
Median income
$298,000
Median home
$1,820
Median rent (state)

Cartersville - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Cartersville lands in the 60th percentile for household income and the 33rd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

60th
percentile, household income
65th
percentile, home value
76th
percentile, median rent
33rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Cartersville, GA

Cartersville is a small city in Georgia, home to 23,617 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Cartersville brings in $78,640 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 9.6%. Home values in Cartersville run a median of $298,000, and the median resident age is 37.1 years. 28.3% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 62.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 176 residential building permits were authorized in Cartersville (Growing), up 16% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1949.7 incidents per 100,000 residents, near the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 60.8°F with 48.1 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Georgia at 96.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,820 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Georgia's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 65.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

23,617 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$78,640 /yr

Poverty 9.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Cartersville compare to other US cities?

Cartersville measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 60% higher than other cities
Home value 65% pricier than other cities
Median rent 76% pricier than other cities
Safety 33% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Georgia alone, Cartersville ranks #88 of 165 Georgia cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Cartersville's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Georgia, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

60thIncome percentile
33rdSafety percentile

60th percentile nationally for median household income · 33rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Cartersville's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Cartersville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 41 Avg. percentile National median
Cartersville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Cartersville's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$298,000 35th percentile more affordable than 35% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Cartersville $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Cartersville, GA Cartersville, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Cartersville, GA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Cartersville, GA median $78,640/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Cartersville, GA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Cartersville, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 28.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 62.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
23,617
Median Income
$78,640
Median Home Value
$298,000
Median Age
37.1
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Labor force participation
62.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1949.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
262.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1687.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
60.8°F
Annual Precipitation
48.1"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
10
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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22,000 residents23,000 residents24,000 residents25,000 residents26,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 23,210 residents 25,349 residents ▲ +9.2%
Cartersville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Growing
Total Permits (2024)
176
housing units authorized
Single-Family
176
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
7.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 152
2020 95
2021 335
2022 793
2023 204
2024 176

Permit volume increased 16% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
77.6%
Carpool
9.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.3%
Work from Home
9.4%
Other
1.4%

Based on 11,392 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Georgia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$125
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Georgia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Georgia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Cartersville sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,820/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
65.3 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Georgia

Griffin
23,650 people
Decatur
24,470 people
Acworth
22,370 people
Perry
22,243 people
Sugar Hill
25,285 people
Suwanee
21,811 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Cartersville's 23,617 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Columbus, MS
23,616 people
Ladera Ranch, CA
23,609 people
Fernley, NV
23,631 people
Jacksonville Beach, FL
23,601 people
Freeport, IL
23,636 people
Kenmore, WA
23,594 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Cartersville's $78,640 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Aspen, CO
$78,636 median income
Chubbuck, ID
$78,646 median income
Congerville, IL
$78,649 median income
Mulliken, MI
$78,654 median income
West Van Lear, KY
$78,625 median income
Prince Frederick, MD
$78,625 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Cartersville, GA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Cartersville, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 71.9% 14.3% 10.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 14.0% White 71.9% Black or African American 14.3% Asian 1.9% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 1.3% Two or more races 10.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Cartersville compares to nearby Georgia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Cartersville (this city) 23,617 $78,640
Griffin 23,650 $44,021
Decatur 24,470 $140,480
Acworth 22,370 $80,703
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Cartersville, GA?

What is the population of Cartersville, GA? +

The population of Cartersville, GA stands at 23,617 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Cartersville, GA? +

Median annual household income in Cartersville runs $78,640, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Cartersville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Cartersville; the closest available measure is the Georgia state average, a cost of living index of 96.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Georgia vary by metro area.

Is Cartersville, GA safe? +

Cartersville has a total crime rate of 1949.7 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Cartersville, GA? +

Cartersville's median home value sits at $298,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Cartersville? +

Climate normals put Cartersville's yearly average temperature at 60.8°F, 48.1 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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