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Carlton

Georgia · 263 residents · 1.006 sq mi
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Carlton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,800. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

263
+13%since 2000
from 233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
261 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
42.9
+3%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1372253144024911990201020202024Carlton
2024245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,188
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$21,328
+31%since 2000
from $16,303 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
31.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$150,800
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$875
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
83.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
16.4% rent
3.2
+49%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(172)
Black22.7%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian1.7%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.4%(113)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(210)
Black13.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian2.3%(6)
Other1.5%(4)
Diversity Score39.5%(104)
40
−18%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
8.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.4 min
+167%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
70.9%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
49.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 42.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
17.6%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
46.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
22.4%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
21.0%
−53.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Carlton, Georgia?

Carlton, Georgia has about 263 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carlton, Georgia?

The typical household in Carlton, Georgia earns about $47,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carlton, Georgia expensive?

In Carlton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $150,800, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Carlton, Georgia?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Carlton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carlton, Georgia?

About 31.5% of people in Carlton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carlton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Carlton, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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