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Bartow County, GA

7 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Bartow County, Georgia.

Population

113,113

Land area

459sq mi

People per sq mi

246

ZIP codes

8

Cities and towns in Bartow County

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Bartow County at a glance

  • Bartow County is 30% denser than Georgia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 24th among 159 counties in Georgia.
  • The median household income is $82,243, 6% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $289,000 (5% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,268 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Cartersville (24,074), Adairsville (4,999) and Euharlee (4,230).

Local data for Bartow County, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bartow County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$82,243

Poverty rate

10.3%

Median home value

$289,000

Prices +2.1% in a year

Median rent

$1,268/mo

Homeownership

72.8%

Bachelor's or higher

24.3%

Median age

38.2

Average commute

29.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (9,315), German Americans (7,768), Mexican Americans (7,067).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,353

47,654 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,357

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$678M

FY 2026, $6,224 per person

PPP loans

$200M

3,423 loans, 22,703 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$431K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Bartow County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.3%
  • Carpooled11.1%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home11.3%

Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bartow County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

569

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

179

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 28°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bartow County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.7%

U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts

Diabetes

12.0%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.2%

U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.3%

U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bartow County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Bartow County, GA?
Cartersville is the largest city or town in Bartow County, with about 24,074 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Bartow County?
Bartow County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30103, 30120, 30121, 30137, 30145.
What is the population of Bartow County, GA?
About 113,113 people live in Bartow County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Bartow County?
Bartow County borders Cobb County, Cherokee County, Paulding County, Floyd County, Gordon County, Polk County, Pickens County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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