Barrow County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Barrow County is located in Georgia with a total population of 86,982. It is the 29th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Barrow County is 36.4 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Barrow County is $77,477. This is 4% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $255,200. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Barrow County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.2%. The Black or African American population (13.1%) is well below the state average of 31.0%.

Education

21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.6%.