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Cartersville and Bartow County have a diverse and dynamic
population. Since the 2000 Census, the county’s population
increased by 21% while Cartersville’s population grew by
18%. This growth will only continue as Metro Atlanta
expands into surrounding counties. Nearly 58% of the
county’s population has a high school diploma, some college
experience or an associate degree, with an additional 14%
possessing a bachelor’s degree or better.
POPULATION*
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Cartersville – 19,308
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Bartow County – 95,795
Projected Population in 2012 – 109,955
Growth Rate – 2.8%
Median Age – 35.4 years
Ethnic Breakdown
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Caucasian – 85%
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Hispanic – 4.6%
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Black – 10.2%
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Other – 2.4%
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Based on ESRI forecasts for 2007 and 2012
INCOME*
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Per Capita Income – (2007)
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Bartow County |
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$23,459 |
$27,916 |
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Per Capita Income – Surrounding Counties
(2007)
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Gordon County |
$21,575 |
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Pickens County |
$25,517 |
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Cherokee County |
$34,152 |
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Cobb County |
$37,199 |
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Paulding County |
$26,191 |
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Polk County |
$18,984 |
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Floyd County |
$22,251 |
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Based on ESRI forecasts for 2007
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EDUCATION*
2000
Population 25+ by Education Attainment
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High School -– 34.2%
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Technical College – 19.5%
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College/University – 18.1%
Post-secondary Education (% of High School Graduates)
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Enter Workforce – 54.9%
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Attend Technical College – 3.6%
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Attend College/University – 41.5%
High School Students eligible for the HOPE Scholarship – 66.5%
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Sources: US Census. Epodunk.com, 2001/2002 GA Public Education Report &
2000 ESRI forecast.
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LINKS
Georgia Department of Labor
www.dol.state.ga.us
Georgia Facts
www.georgiafacts.net
Georgia Power – Georgia Resource Center
www.georgiapower.com/grc/home.asp
US Census Information
www.census.gov
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