Bartow County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 24th-largest in Georgia
The population of Bartow County, Georgia is 111,153 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $79,431, the median home value is $262,200, and the median age is 38.0.
The population of Bartow County has grown 17.5% since 2010 (100,041 → 117,508), a +1.16% annualized rate.
111,153
Population
+1.16%
Annual growth
242
People / sq mi
$79,431
Median Income
$262,200
Median Home Value
Bartow County covers 459 sq mi of land at 242.2 people per square mile.
About Bartow County, GA
What sets Bartow County apart is money: median household income runs $79,431, near the US median of $78,538. With 111,153 residents, Bartow County is a county in Georgia. It ranks #24 among counties in Georgia by population.
Households take in a median $79,431, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. About 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $262,200, with typical rent around $1,202.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 22.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. A solid 10.2% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Bartow County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Bartow County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Bartow County had a population of 100,041 in 2010 and 117,508 in 2024, a 17.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 117,508 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.16%.
117,508
Population (2024)
100,041
Population (2010)
117,508
Peak (2024)
1.16%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 100,041 |
| 2011 | 100,110 |
| 2012 | 100,241 |
| 2013 | 100,923 |
| 2014 | 101,251 |
| 2015 | 102,063 |
| 2016 | 103,418 |
| 2017 | 105,190 |
| 2018 | 106,488 |
| 2019 | 107,757 |
| 2020 | 109,321 |
| 2021 | 110,953 |
| 2022 | 112,805 |
| 2023 | 114,977 |
| 2024 | 117,508 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
38.0
Median Age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
14.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.3% · Seniors (65+): 14.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $79,431+$4,767 vs state |
| Mean household income | $94,388 |
| Per-capita income | $33,951 |
| Poverty rate | 7.4%-2.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Bartow County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.6%
Drive alone
1.0%
Carpool
76.1%
Public transit
10.2%
Work from home
29.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$262,200$-10,700 vs state
Median home value
$1,202
Median rent
73.9%
Homeownership rate
43,877
Total housing units
90.4%
Occupied
9.6%
Vacant
26.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
85.4%
With health insurance
94.8%
With broadband internet
28.2%
Foreign-born
7.2%
Veterans (18+)
12.3%
With a disability
90.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.6%
High School+
22.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bartow County, Georgia has a population of 111,153 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 242 people per square mile.
The population of Bartow County has grown 17.5% since 2010 (100,041 → 117,508), a +1.16% annualized rate.
The median household income in Bartow County, Georgia is $79,431, with mean (average) household income of $94,388 and per-capita income of $33,951. 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Bartow County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (78.2%), Black or African American (11.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Bartow County, Georgia is 38.0 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
The median home value in Bartow County is $262,200 and median monthly rent is $1,202. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 43,877 total housing units, 9.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Bartow County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Bartow 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.