Carl, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 183, Carl's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Carl is a small community located in Georgia, within Barrow County. The total population is 183. It ranks as the 604th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carl is 74.3 years. This is 98% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 11.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 48.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carl is $44,679. This is 42% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.2%. This is 84% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $330,900. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Carl has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.2% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.2% vs 49.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% 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 91.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Carl, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.