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Bartow County, Georgia
Bartow County, Georgia. Bartow County had 120,800 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.0% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 7 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs) and 28 census tracts. GEOID 13015.
Bartow County is one of the 29 counties of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
120,800
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 108,901 · ACS 2020-2024: 113,113
Median household income
$82,243
±$4,075 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$289,000
±$8,913 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,268
±$72 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Bartow County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 108,901 residents in Bartow County. The Census Bureau estimates 120,800 for July 1, 2025, up 11.0% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 113,113 over 459 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bartow County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 113,113 | 10,940,407 | +8,194 |
| Households | 40,819±537 | 4,074,366 | +3,192 |
| Average household size | 2.75±0.04 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 45,210±56 | 4,541,835 | +4,138 |
Bartow County's population since 2000
From 76,019 in 2000 to 120,800 in 2025: up 58.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bartow County?
Bartow County holds 7 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Cartersville with 25,349 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cartersville | 23,187 | $84,437 |
|---|---|---|
| Adairsville | 4,878 | $103,449 |
| Euharlee | 4,268 | $99,597 |
| Emerson | 1,415 | $75,250 |
| Kingston | 722 | $52,682 |
| White | 661 | $79,286 |
| Taylorsville | 252 | $41,042 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bartow County?
The median resident of Bartow County is 38.2 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 14.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.6%. 4.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bartow County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2±0.4 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.6%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6% | 11.0% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.3%±0.6 pts | 49.1% | −4.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.4%±0.6 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.9%±0.6 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.6%±0.8 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±0.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.0%±0.9 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.8%±1.3 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6%±1.0 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.3%±1.4 pts | 34.9% | +5.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.0%±0.9 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Bartow County earn?
Half of Bartow County's 40,819 households earn less than $82,243 a year (±$4,075), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $70,670 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,573 after inflation. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bartow County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,243±$4,075 | $77,353 | +$11,573 |
| Mean household income | $98,843±$3,298 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,075±$1,206 | $40,924 | +$3,470 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3%±1.5 pts | 13.4% | −3.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.9%±2.5 pts | 18.3% | −6.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.7%±1.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.8%±1.7 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Bartow County?
Owners occupy 72.8% of Bartow County's occupied homes and renters 27.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $289,000 by its owner (±$8,913). The median renter pays $1,268 a month including utilities, and 39.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bartow County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $289,000±$8,913 | $303,300 | +$87,289 |
| Median gross rent | $1,268±$72 | $1,393 | +$115 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.4%±4.5 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,646±$56 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.8%±2.0 pts | 65.7% | +6.5 pts |
| Housing units | 45,210±56 | 4,541,835 | +4,138 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.4%±2.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.0%±1.8 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.7%±1.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.7%±0.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5%±0.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Bartow County building?
Builders took permits for 1,030 new housing units across Bartow County in 2025 (795 single-family), 8.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bartow County get to work?
75.3% of Bartow County's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Bartow County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.4%±1.3 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±1.0 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.3%±1.8 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.1%±1.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3%±1.2 pts | 15.9% | +5.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min±1.2 | 28.3 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 are Bartow County's census tracts?
Bartow County is divided into 28 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,316 (Tract 9608.05) to $111,865 (Tract 9601.05).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bartow County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 24th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 20th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 31st of 159 |
| Median household income | 23rd of 159 |
| Median home value | 35th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 137th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49th of 159 |
| Median age | 106th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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