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Carl

Georgia · 209 residents · 1.086 sq mi
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Carl has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $331,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 39% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 160%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
209
+2%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
−1%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1552242943634321990201020202024Carl
2024183
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,182
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,958
+5%since 2000
from $20,948 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,000
+160%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,045
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
8.9
+377%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(189)
Black2.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.4%(36)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(170)
Black1.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(15)
Asian4.8%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.8%(66)
Diversity Score
32
+83%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−12%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.8%
−38.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−53.8 ptssince 2013
from 62.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carl, Georgia?

Carl, Georgia has about 209 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carl, Georgia?

The typical household in Carl, Georgia earns about $37,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carl, Georgia expensive?

In Carl, Georgia, the median home is worth about $331,000, and the typical rent is about $1,045 a month.

How educated are people in Carl, Georgia?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Carl, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carl, Georgia?

About 1.8% of people in Carl, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carl, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Carl, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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