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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cedartown

Georgia · 7,978 residents · 9.129 sq mi
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Cedartown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,047. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,492 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,200. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,978
−16%vs 2000
vs 9,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
874 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 1,037 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.5
+16%vs 2000
vs 32.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$17,047
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,562 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,336
−16%vs 2000
vs $12,251 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,200
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$289
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $396 in 2000
US average: $450
59.9%
+6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.0% in 2000
40.1% rent
2.2
−24%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(5,295)
Black20.1%(1,907)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(2,142)
Asian0.4%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.5%(6,958)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(5,921)
Black22.7%(1,813)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(246)
Asian0.4%(32)
Other2.7%(212)
Diversity Score53.9%(4,303)
54
−27%vs 2000
vs 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.1%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−12%vs 2000
vs 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cedartown, Georgia?

Cedartown, Georgia has about 7,978 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cedartown, Georgia?

The typical household in Cedartown, Georgia earns about $17,047 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedartown, Georgia expensive?

In Cedartown, Georgia, the median home is worth about $37,200, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in Cedartown, Georgia?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cedartown, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedartown, Georgia?

About 24.6% of people in Cedartown, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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