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Barrow County

Georgia · 83,505 residents · 161.037 sq mi
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Barrow County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,990. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $169,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
83,505
+81%since 2000
from 46,144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
519 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+12%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K42K60K78K96K1990201020202024Barrow County
202490K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,990
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,019 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,849
+41%since 2000
from $18,350 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,020
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(38,543)
Black9.7%(4,456)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,460)
Asian2.2%(1,000)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.8%(15,574)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(55,582)
Black12.1%(10,141)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(10,560)
Asian3.9%(3,233)
Other3%(2,500)
Diversity Score63.3%(52,857)
Segregation Score20.1%(16,805)
Diversity Score
63
+88%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+33%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barrow County, Georgia?

Barrow County, Georgia has about 83,505 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barrow County, Georgia?

The typical household in Barrow County, Georgia earns about $62,990 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barrow County, Georgia expensive?

In Barrow County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $169,900, and the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.

How educated are people in Barrow County, Georgia?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Barrow County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barrow County, Georgia?

About 11.2% of people in Barrow County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barrow County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Barrow County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53,784 residents, a change of about 181 percent over that period.

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