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Carlton, GA
City in Madison County, Georgia.
Population
245
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
244
ZIP codes
0
Carlton and its ZIP codes
Carlton at a glance
- Carlton is 28% denser than Georgia as a whole.
Local data for Carlton, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Carlton.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,049
4,233 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,311
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$190M
FY 2026, $6,298 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Carlton, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
250
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carlton, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities near Carlton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ComerCity | 5.2 mi | 3.2 |
| ColbertCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| Dewy RoseCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| ElbertonCity | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| BowmanCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| DanielsvilleCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| LexingtonCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| CrawfordCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| ArnoldsvilleCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| HullCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| WintervilleCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| IlaCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Eagle GroveCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| RoystonCity | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| Franklin SpringsCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| RayleTown | 19 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carlton, GA in?
- Carlton is in Madison County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Carlton, GA?
- About 245 people live in Carlton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carlton?
- Nearby places include Comer (5.2 mi), Colbert (10 mi), Dewy Rose (10 mi), Elberton (11 mi), Bowman (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023