Bartow County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bartow County is located in Georgia with a total population of 111,153. It is the 24th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bartow County is 38.0 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bartow County is $79,431. This is 6% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $262,200. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bartow County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.6%. The Black or African American population (10.6%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 88.6%.