Bartow County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Bartow County, Georgia has a population of 113,113, the 24th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $82,243 and the median home value is $289,000. The poverty rate is 10.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Bartow County Quick Facts
How Bartow County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 111,153 | 113,113 | +1.8% |
| Median household income | $79,431 | $82,243 | +3.5% |
| Median home value | $262,200 | $289,000 | +10.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Bartow County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartersville | 24,074 | $84,437 | 12.4% | $338,200 |
| Adairsville | 4,999 | $103,449 | 6.1% | $252,300 |
| Euharlee | 4,230 | $99,597 | 2.9% | $247,400 |
| Emerson | 1,573 | $75,250 | 12.5% | $226,600 |
| Kingston | 993 | $52,682 | 17.2% | $217,000 |
| White | 953 | $79,286 | 7.9% | $173,200 |
| Taylorsville | 335 | $41,042 | 22.7% | $203,100 |
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Population Overview
Bartow County is located in Georgia with a total population of 113,113. It is the 24th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bartow County is 38.2 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bartow County is $82,243. This is 6% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $289,000. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Bartow County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.6%. The Black or African American population (10.4%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Bartow County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bartow County, Georgia?
Bartow County has a population of 113,113, making it the 24th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Bartow County?
The median household income in Bartow County is $82,243 with a poverty rate of 10.3%.
How many cities are in Bartow County, Georgia?
Bartow County contains 7 Census-designated places.