Barnesville is a city located in Lamar County Georgia. Barnesville has a 2024 population of 6,401. It is also the county seat of Lamar County. Barnesville is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 4.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,113 in 2020.
The average household income in Barnesville is $61,340 with a poverty rate of 15.02%. The median age in Barnesville is 28.5 years: 26.2 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barnesville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,111 | 51.25% |
| White | 2,636 | 43.43% |
| Two or more races | 232 | 3.82% |
| Asian | 74 | 1.22% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,171 | 2.28 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Married | 773 | 3.02 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Non Family | 759 | 1.09 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Female | 445 | 3 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Male | 194 | 2.35 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
52.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 296 | 8.63% |
| Associates Degree | 234 | 6.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 376 | 10.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 222 | 6.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,217 | 35.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 3.85% |
| Some College | 954 | 27.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,678 | 1,323 | 116 |
| White | 1,616 | 1,545 | 449 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 86 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 10 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,811 | $60,727 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,971 | $69,773 | $54,363 |
| High School Graduate | $42,083 | $0 | $42,582 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,998 | $33,095 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,308 | $44,720 | $33,780 |
| Some College | $40,121 | $97,731 | $23,994 |
$42,308
Average Earnings
$44,720
Average Male
$33,780
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.52% of Barnesville residents speak only English, while 2.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,650 | 608 | 22.94% |
| White | 2,093 | 126 | 6.02% |
| Multiple | 211 | 16 | 7.58% |
15.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.95%
Male Poverty Rate
15.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barnesville is Black, with 22.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barnesville is White, with 6.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.72% |
| High School | 14.04% |
| Some College | 12.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 94.44% |
| Female Employed | 11.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,909 | $70,586 |
| Households | $58,317 | $61,340 |
| Married Families | $71,049 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,777 | $44,138 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
Male Marriage Rate
26.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
364
Number of Veterans
349
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 248 |
| First Gulf War | 82 |
| Vietnam | 52 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 235 |
| 75+ | 69 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 258 | 11.28% |
| White | 106 | 4.87% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 4.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.9%
Born in Barnesville
98.17%
Native Born
1.83%
Foreign Born
1.05%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
98.17% of Barnesville residents were born in the United States, with 76.9% having been born in Georgia. 1.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,761 | 72 | 1.08% |
| 2028 | 6,689 | 72 | 1.09% |
| 2027 | 6,617 | 72 | 1.1% |
| 2026 | 6,545 | 72 | 1.11% |
| 2025 | 6,473 | 72 | 1.12% |
| 2024 | 6,401 | 72 | 1.14% |
| 2023 | 6,329 | 319 | 5.31% |
| 2022 | 6,010 | 232 | 4.02% |
| 2021 | 5,778 | -335 | -5.48% |
| 2020 | 6,113 | -565 | -8.46% |
| 2019 | 6,678 | -68 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 6,746 | 165 | 2.51% |
| 2017 | 6,581 | -104 | -1.56% |
| 2016 | 6,685 | 47 | 0.71% |
| 2015 | 6,638 | -52 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 6,690 | 173 | 2.65% |
| 2013 | 6,517 | -70 | -1.06% |
| 2012 | 6,587 | -159 | -2.36% |
| 2011 | 6,746 | -19 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 6,765 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,972 | 1,225 | 25.81% |
| 1990 | 4,747 | -140 | -2.86% |
| 1980 | 4,887 | -48 | -0.97% |
| 1970 | 4,935 | 16 | 0.33% |
| 1960 | 4,919 | 734 | 17.54% |
| 1950 | 4,185 | 650 | 18.39% |
| 1940 | 3,535 | 299 | 9.24% |
| 1930 | 3,236 | 177 | 5.79% |
| 1920 | 3,059 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 1910 | 3,068 | 32 | 1.05% |
| 1900 | 3,036 | -3,725 | -55.1% |