Barrow County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 29th-largest in Georgia
The population of Barrow County, Georgia is 86,982 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $77,477, the median home value is $255,200, and the median age is 36.4.
The population of Barrow County has grown 38.2% since 2010 (69,670 → 96,294), a +2.34% annualized rate.
86,982
Population
+2.34%
Annual growth
540
People / sq mi
$77,477
Median Income
$255,200
Median Home Value
Barrow County covers 161 sq mi of land at 540.1 people per square mile.
About Barrow County, GA
Barrow County is a county in Georgia with a population of 86,982. It ranks #29 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 36.4, younger than the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
The median household income in Barrow County is $77,477, near the US median of $74,580. 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $255,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,197. The homeownership rate of 79.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Barrow County reflects 21.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 33.6 minutes each way.
Barrow County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Barrow County had a population of 69,670 in 2010 and 96,294 in 2024, a 38.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 96,294 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.35%.
96,294
Population (2024)
69,670
Population (2010)
96,294
Peak (2024)
2.35%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 69,670 |
| 2011 | 69,835 |
| 2012 | 70,128 |
| 2013 | 71,233 |
| 2014 | 72,843 |
| 2015 | 74,979 |
| 2016 | 77,108 |
| 2017 | 79,086 |
| 2018 | 81,105 |
| 2019 | 83,581 |
| 2020 | 84,006 |
| 2021 | 86,759 |
| 2022 | 89,359 |
| 2023 | 93,011 |
| 2024 | 96,294 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
36.4
Median Age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
12.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.8% · Seniors (65+): 12.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $77,477+$2,813 vs state |
| Mean household income | $90,487 |
| Per-capita income | $31,914 |
| Poverty rate | 8.6%-1.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 64.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Barrow County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.8%
Carpool
79.5%
Public transit
7.7%
Work from home
33.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$255,200$-17,700 vs state
Median home value
$1,197
Median rent
79.5%
Homeownership rate
31,298
Total housing units
95.1%
Occupied
4.9%
Vacant
20.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.6%
With health insurance
96.6%
With broadband internet
32.4%
Foreign-born
6.2%
Veterans (18+)
13.5%
With a disability
83.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.6%
High School+
21.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Barrow County, Georgia has a population of 86,982 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 540 people per square mile.
The population of Barrow County has grown 38.2% since 2010 (69,670 → 96,294), a +2.34% annualized rate.
The median household income in Barrow County, Georgia is $77,477, with mean (average) household income of $90,487 and per-capita income of $31,914. 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Barrow County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (69.3%), Black or African American (13.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Barrow County, Georgia is 36.4 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
The median home value in Barrow County is $255,200 and median monthly rent is $1,197. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 31,298 total housing units, 4.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Barrow County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Barrow County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.