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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.

Bartow County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

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%.

2024 · 118K20102024
Bartow County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

117,508

Population (2024)

100,041

Population (2010)

117,508

Peak (2024)

1.16%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010100,041
2011100,110
2012100,241
2013100,923
2014101,251
2015102,063
2016103,418
2017105,190
2018106,488
2019107,757
2020109,321
2021110,953
2022112,805
2023114,977
2024117,508

Race & Ethnicity

White78.2%
Black or African American11.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.1%

Age & Sex

38.0

Median Age

50.2%

Female

49.8%

Male

14.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.1%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
6.5%
25–34
13.5%
35–44
13.0%
45–54
13.3%
55–59
7.2%
60–64
6.1%
65–74
8.9%
75–84
4.4%
85+
1.2%

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 rate7.4%-2.5% vs state
Unemployment rate2.9%
Employment-to-population61.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
18.7%
Manufacturing
18.3%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Education & health care
8.5%
Construction
8.5%
Retail trade
6.5%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.6%
Information
4.7%

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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County rankings

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.


Bartow County, GA Climate

Bartow County, GA has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F) and receives about 1349 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

15.6°C

Avg Temp

1349

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

-5°5°15°25°35°155mmJFMAMJJASOND
Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Bartow County, GA — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January5° / 40°129 mm
February7° / 44°121 mm
March11° / 52°155 mm
April15° / 60°127 mm
May20° / 67°112 mm
June24° / 74°100 mm
July26° / 78°119 mm
August25° / 77°96 mm
September22° / 72°93 mm
October16° / 60°80 mm
November11° / 51°100 mm
December6° / 44°117 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Bartow County, GA

The most comfortable months to visit Bartow County, GA are typically September, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -1°C low). March is usually the wettest month.

SeptemberMayJune

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.