Carnesville, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 852, Carnesville'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

Carnesville is a small community located in Georgia, within Franklin County. The total population is 852. It ranks as the 417th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carnesville is 35.3 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carnesville is $85,000. This is 10% 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 9.4%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $200,000. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Carnesville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% 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 Carnesville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.6% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (12.4%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% 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 89.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Carnesville, 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.