State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,071.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.14%
Growth Since 2010
-3.64%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Barnesville, Georgia Population 2021
6,509
Barnesville is a city located in Lamar County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Lamar County. With a 2020 population of 6,509, it is the 121st largest city in Georgia and the 4125th largest city in the United States . Barnesville is currently declining at a rate of -1.14% annually and its population has decreased by -3.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,755 in 2010. Barnesville reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 6 miles, Barnesville has a population density of 1,072 people per square mile.
The average household income in Barnesville is $45,641 with a poverty rate of 30.26%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $654 per month, and the median house value is $151,800. The median age in Barnesville is 28.5 years, 28.2 years for males, and 29 years for females.
Barnesville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barnesvillewas:
- Black or African American: 57.32%
- White: 39.70%
- Two or more races: 2.09%
- Native American: 0.39%
- Other race: 0.27%
- Asian: 0.23%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Barnesville, Georgia is 6,509 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 6,659.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,755.
Barnesville, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,812 | 57.32% |
| White | 2,640 | 39.70% |
| Two or More Races | 139 | 2.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 26 | 0.39% |
| Some Other Race | 18 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.23% |
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Barnesville Population by Race
Barnesville Population Pyramid $2021
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Barnesville Population by Age
Barnesville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,056 | 2.64 | 48.3 |
| Non Family | 1,028 | 1.12 | 45.4 |
| Married | 553 | 4.32 | 81.4 |
| Female | 448 | 3.94 | 11.2 |
| Male | 27 | 4.56 | 100 |
4.15
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
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Barnesville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 2.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 426 | 11.59% |
| High School Graduate | 1,456 | 39.63% |
| Some College | 791 | 21.53% |
| Associates Degree | 418 | 11.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 290 | 7.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 199 | 5.42% |
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Barnesville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Barnesville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,909 | 1,661 | 118 |
| White | 1,696 | 1,458 | 350 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 14 | |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Barnesville Educational Attainment by Race
Barnesville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Barnesville Language by Age
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Barnesville Language
97.71% of Barnesville residents speak only English, while 2.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.11% of the population.
Barnesville Language
Barnesville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,058 | 1,049 | 34.30% |
| White | 2,241 | 565 | 25.21% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 22 | 38.60% |
| Multiple | 89 | 18 | 20.22% |
| Other | 18 | 18 | 100.00% |
30.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.23%
Male Poverty Rate
34.29%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Barnesville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barnesville is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barnesville is Multiple, with 20.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.10%.
Barnesville Poverty
Barnesville Poverty Rate by Education
Barnesville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
23.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.6%
Male Marriage Rate
23.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Barnesville Married by Age and Sex
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Barnesville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Barnesville Marital Status by Race
Barnesville Marital Status
Barnesville Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 5.07% |
| Black | 92 | 2.99% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 14.06% |
Barnesville Veterans by Race
Barnesville Veterans by Education
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15.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
Barnesville Veterans by Education
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43%
Labor Force Participation
40%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
Barnesville Employment by Age
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Barnesville Employment by Race
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Barnesville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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83.62%
Born in Barnesville
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
0.75%
Non Citizen
1.26%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.98% of Barnesville residents were born in the United States, with 83.62% having been born in Georgia. 0.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Barnesville Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,509 | -75 | -1.14% |
| 2020 | 6,584 | -75 | -1.13% |
| 2019 | 6,659 | -75 | -1.11% |
| 2018 | 6,734 | 189 | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 6,545 | -104 | -1.56% |
| 2016 | 6,649 | 50 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 6,599 | -48 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 6,647 | 172 | 2.66% |
| 2013 | 6,475 | -71 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 6,546 | -159 | -2.37% |
| 2011 | 6,705 | -20 | -0.30% |
| 2010 | 6,725 | 753 | 1.19% |
| 2000 | 5,972 | 1,225 | 2.32% |
| 1990 | 4,747 | -140 | -0.29% |
| 1980 | 4,887 | -48 | -0.10% |
| 1970 | 4,935 | 16 | 0.03% |
| 1960 | 4,919 | 734 | 1.63% |
| 1950 | 4,185 | 650 | 1.70% |
| 1940 | 3,535 | 299 | 0.89% |
| 1930 | 3,236 | 177 | 0.56% |
| 1920 | 3,059 | -9 | -0.03% |
| 1910 | 3,068 | 32 | 0.10% |
| 1900 | 3,036 | 0.00% |