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Barnesville, GA
City in Lamar County, Georgia.
Population
6,121
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,010
ZIP codes
0
Barnesville and its ZIP codes
Barnesville at a glance
- Barnesville is about 5.3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,411, 26% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,500 (42% below Georgia) and median rent is $846 a month.
Local data for Barnesville, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barnesville, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,411
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$176,500
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
49.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
31.1
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (308), Mexican Americans (280), Italian Americans (242).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lamar County. PPP loans are for Barnesville.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,265
4,462 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,077
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134M
FY 2026, $7,223 per person
How people get to work
Barnesville, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barnesville, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
207
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barnesville, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Barnesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AldoraTown | 1.2 mi | 0.3 |
| MilnerCity | 5.2 mi | 2.1 |
| The RockCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.2 |
| MeansvilleCity | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| YatesvilleTown | 9.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Orchard HillTown | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| ZebulonCity | 11 mi | 4.7 |
| ForsythCity | 13 mi | 9 |
| CullodenCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Hannahs MillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| East GriffinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| WilliamsonCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| GriffinCity | 15 mi | 14 |
| ThomastonCity | 15 mi | 9.5 |
| SmarrCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barnesville, GA in?
- Barnesville is in Lamar County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Barnesville, GA?
- About 6,121 people live in Barnesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barnesville?
- Nearby places include Aldora (1.2 mi), Milner (5.2 mi), The Rock (7.7 mi), Meansville (9 mi), Yatesville (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023