Carlton, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 245, Carlton'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

Carlton is a small community located in Georgia, within Madison County. The total population is 245. It ranks as the 582nd most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carlton is 40.5 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carlton is $84,375. This is 9% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 8.6%. This is 67% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $173,900. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Carlton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Carlton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 81.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Carlton, 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.