Cartersville, Ga

Population & Growth

Around 113,000 people as of 2024, with a median age of 38.2 datausadatausa
The county has grown steadily — population rose from about 100,738 in 2014 to 110,989 in 2024, roughly a 10% increase zip-codes
Cartersville is by far the largest community, making up about 40.5% of the county's total population zip-codes
Economy & Income

Median household income was about $82,243 in 2024, up roughly 3.5% from the prior year datausa
Median home value was $289,000, up about 10% year-over-year datausa
Homeownership rate is high at about 72.8% datausa
There's meaningful variation across the county — median home values range from around $203,400 in Emerson up to $365,000 in Rydal, and income varies similarly between neighborhoods
Demographics

The population is about 97.6% U.S. citizens, with the largest ethnic groups being White (Non-Hispanic), followed by Black or African American (Non-Hispanic), then smaller Hispanic populations datausadatausa
Nearly all households report English as their primary language datausa
Commute & Lifestyle

Average commute time is about 29.4 minutes, with most residents driving alone to work — consistent with proximity to Atlanta datausa
Niche.com gives the county solid marks overall: strong ratings for outdoor activities, public schools, and being family-friendly, with a more middling grade on commute
Character
It's generally described as a family-oriented, somewhat conservative-leaning community with good schools and outdoor recreation, sitting in the growth corridor northwest of Atlanta — which likely explains the steady home value appreciation.