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CITY · 2020 ACS

Cartersville

Georgia · 23,187 residents · 28.597 sq mi
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Cartersville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,208. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $221,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,187
+46%since 2000
from 15,925 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
811 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+8%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K14K18K22K25K1990201020202024Cartersville
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,208
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,162 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,204
+51%since 2000
from $19,977 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $574 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
45.5% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+57%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(11,758)
Black16.8%(2,682)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,160)
Asian0.8%(127)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.8%(8,091)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63%(14,608)
Black17.9%(4,144)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(3,051)
Asian1.5%(346)
Other3.5%(812)
Diversity Score67.9%(15,754)
Diversity Score
68
+34%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cartersville, Georgia?

Cartersville, Georgia has about 23,187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cartersville, Georgia?

The typical household in Cartersville, Georgia earns about $55,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cartersville, Georgia expensive?

In Cartersville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $221,600, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Cartersville, Georgia?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cartersville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cartersville, Georgia?

About 17.4% of people in Cartersville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cartersville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cartersville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,152 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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