Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cartersville, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,074

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.5%15,777

Hispanic/Latino

15.2%3,665

Black

14.5%3,497

Two or More

2.5%605

Asian

1.8%444

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%86

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%759

High School Diploma

29%4,887

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%1,088

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%2,266

Associate's Degree

8.3%1,400

Bachelor's Degree

18.7%3,154

Master's Degree

7.3%1,225

Professional Degree

1.6%273

Doctorate

1%172

HS or Higher

90.5%

BA or Higher

28.7%

Graduate+

9.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$338,200

Median Renti

$1,229

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.2%5,464

Renter-Occupied

40.8%3,766

Total Units

10,161

Homeownership

59.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%81

$50K–$100K

1.7%94

$100K–$150K

2.1%116

$150K–$200K

4.9%270

$200K–$300K

28.1%1,534

$300K–$500K

48.2%2,633

$500K–$1M

12.5%681

$1M+

1%55

Rent Distribution

Under $500

243

$500–$750

159

$750–$1,000

582

$1,000–$1,250

936

$1,250–$1,500

692

$1,500–$2,000

765

$2,000+

304

Year Built

2020 or later

4.3%442

2010–2019

16.2%1,647

2000–2009

15.4%1,569

1990–1999

14.3%1,452

1980–1989

16.9%1,717

1970–1979

5.8%586

1960–1969

8.4%855

1950–1959

8.4%852

1940–1949

6.1%624

1939 or earlier

4.1%417

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56.4%5,210

Utility Gas

42%3,880

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%83

No Fuel

0.6%57

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,437

Mean Household Incomei

$111,683

Per Capita Incomei

$43,175

Poverty Ratei

12%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

12,538

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%431

$10K–$15K

2.8%255

$15K–$20K

2.4%221

$20K–$25K

2.6%239

$25K–$30K

2%185

$30K–$35K

2%181

$35K–$40K

3.1%283

$40K–$45K

3.8%352

$45K–$50K

7.7%711

$50K–$60K

4.5%413

$60K–$75K

8.6%797

$75K–$100K

14%1,289

$100K–$125K

10.5%966

$125K–$150K

9.3%854

$150K–$200K

8.9%820

$200K+

13.4%1,233

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

484

Residentsi

861

Avg. Tenant Renti

$393/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers39 homes62% occupied$410/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8439 homes90% occupied$392/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC6 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $84,437/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

85.2%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

13.9%

Low income$42K–$68K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

83.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

54% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,6907%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

823

Guatemala

India

Korea

Philippines

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,024

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,195

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,408(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.8%Insured

14.2%Uninsured