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Cedartown Micro

Cedartown, GA · 1 counties · 42,853 residents · 310.34 sq mi
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Cedartown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,846. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $121,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
42,853
+12%since 2000
from 38,127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
138 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+11%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K36K39K42K45K1990201020202024Cedartown
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,846
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,328 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,258
+55%since 2000
from $15,617 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(29,684)
Black13.3%(5,073)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(2,921)
Asian0.3%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.9%(17,119)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(30,161)
Black11.9%(5,119)
Hispanic / Latino13%(5,585)
Asian0.6%(239)
Other3.1%(1,345)
Diversity Score57.8%(24,762)
Segregation Score23.7%(10,150)
Diversity Score
58
+29%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

CedartownCENTRAL10,514
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1 component county

Polk CountyCENTRAL45,514
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedartown, GA?

Cedartown, GA has about 42,853 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cedartown, GA?

The typical household in Cedartown, GA earns about $46,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedartown, GA expensive?

In Cedartown, GA, the median home is worth about $121,900, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Cedartown, GA?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cedartown, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedartown, GA?

About 18.3% of people in Cedartown, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cedartown, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Cedartown, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,038 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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