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Bartow

Georgia · 186 residents · 1.129 sq mi
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Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,000. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
186
−17%since 2000
from 223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
165 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
+50%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1392022663303931990201020202024Bartow
2024199
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$36,394
+207%since 2000
from $11,873 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing14.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$454
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
21.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(90)
Black58.3%(130)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.1%(139)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(85)
Black51.6%(96)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score64.6%(120)
Diversity Score
65
+4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+124%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 93.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2011
from 36.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Female
41.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bartow, Georgia?

Bartow, Georgia has about 186 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Bartow, Georgia expensive?

In Bartow, Georgia, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Bartow, Georgia?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bartow, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bartow, Georgia?

About 12.5% of people in Bartow, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bartow, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bartow, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 133 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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