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Carnesville, GA
City in Franklin County, Georgia.
Population
852
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
237
ZIP codes
0
Carnesville and its ZIP codes
Carnesville at a glance
- Carnesville is 25% denser than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $85,000, 10% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,000 (34% below Georgia) and median rent is $919 a month.
Local data for Carnesville, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carnesville, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,000
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$200,000
Median rent
$919/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (144), German Americans (40), Italian Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Carnesville.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,943
8,226 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,173
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $6,800 per person
How people get to work
Carnesville, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carnesville, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
272
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
59.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carnesville, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Carnesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CanonCity | 7.4 mi | 3.1 |
| MartinTown | 7.7 mi | 2.5 |
| LavoniaCity | 8.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Franklin SpringsCity | 8.3 mi | 2.2 |
| BowersvilleTown | 8.7 mi | 2.2 |
| AvalonTown | 8.9 mi | 1.8 |
| RoystonCity | 9.3 mi | 3.3 |
| GumlogCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 13.5 |
| Chickasaw Point, SCCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Eagle GroveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| IlaCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| ToccoaCity | 15 mi | 9.4 |
| HomerTown | 15 mi | 9.8 |
| South Union, SCCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| Fair Play, SCCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.8 |
| BowmanCity | 17 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carnesville, GA in?
- Carnesville is in Franklin County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Carnesville, GA?
- About 852 people live in Carnesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carnesville?
- Nearby places include Canon (7.4 mi), Martin (7.7 mi), Lavonia (8.1 mi), Franklin Springs (8.3 mi), Bowersville (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023