Cedartown is a city located in Polk County Georgia. Cedartown has a 2024 population of 10,337. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Cedartown is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,188 in 2020.
The average household income in Cedartown is $68,963 with a poverty rate of 35.48%. The median age in Cedartown is 31.5 years: 29.1 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cedartown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,134 | 60.07% |
| Black or African American | 2,354 | 23.05% |
| Other race | 769 | 7.53% |
| Two or more races | 730 | 7.15% |
| Native American | 205 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,764 | 2.61 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Non Family | 1,480 | 1.15 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Married | 1,300 | 3.76 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Female | 827 | 3.09 | 13.4 | 86.6 |
| Male | 157 | 4.35 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
44.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 747 | 12.26% |
| Associates Degree | 401 | 6.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 602 | 9.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 420 | 6.89% |
| High School Graduate | 2,089 | 34.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 700 | 11.48% |
| Some College | 1,136 | 18.64% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,307 | 2,721 | 790 |
| Black | 1,519 | 1,252 | 142 |
| Hispanic | 1,129 | 553 | 71 |
| Other Race | 343 | 267 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 228 | 112 | 0 |
| Native American | 126 | 52 | 0 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,167 | $0 | $70,426 |
| Graduate Degree | $119,458 | $122,500 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,193 | $42,747 | $11,485 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,438 | $23,938 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,113 | $41,636 | $30,828 |
| Some College | $42,336 | $0 | $37,637 |
$35,113
Average Earnings
$41,636
Average Male
$30,828
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.99% of Cedartown residents speak only English, while 21.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,730 | 1,537 | 56.3% |
| Black | 2,263 | 992 | 43.84% |
| White | 4,575 | 973 | 21.27% |
| Multiple | 707 | 299 | 42.29% |
| Other | 769 | 253 | 32.9% |
| Native | 196 | 93 | 47.45% |
35.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.39%
Male Poverty Rate
36.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cedartown is Hispanic, with 56.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cedartown is White, with 21.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.63% |
| High School | 35.85% |
| Some College | 16.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 95.27% |
| Female Employed | 26.26% |
| Male Employed | 13.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,529 | $86,713 |
| Households | $32,064 | $68,963 |
| Married Families | $95,097 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,719 | $38,509 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
318
Number of Veterans
286
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 183 |
| Vietnam | 140 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 101 |
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 217 | 4.7% |
| Black | 93 | 5.7% |
| Other Race | 6 | 1.31% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 2 | 1.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
73.24%
Born in Cedartown
87.48%
Native Born
12.52%
Foreign Born
11.07%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
87.48% of Cedartown residents were born in the United States, with 73.24% having been born in Georgia. 11.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,524 | 38 | 0.36% |
| 2028 | 10,486 | 37 | 0.35% |
| 2027 | 10,449 | 37 | 0.36% |
| 2026 | 10,412 | 38 | 0.37% |
| 2025 | 10,374 | 37 | 0.36% |
| 2024 | 10,337 | 37 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 10,300 | 31 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 10,269 | 103 | 1.01% |
| 2021 | 10,166 | -22 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 10,188 | 186 | 1.86% |
| 2019 | 10,002 | -207 | -2.03% |
| 2018 | 10,209 | 90 | 0.89% |
| 2017 | 10,119 | 146 | 1.46% |
| 2016 | 9,973 | 251 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 9,722 | 79 | 0.82% |
| 2014 | 9,643 | -20 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 9,663 | -106 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 9,769 | -55 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 9,824 | 23 | 0.23% |
| 2010 | 9,801 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,470 | 1,492 | 18.7% |
| 1990 | 7,978 | -641 | -7.44% |
| 1980 | 8,619 | -634 | -6.85% |
| 1970 | 9,253 | -87 | -0.93% |
| 1960 | 9,340 | -130 | -1.37% |
| 1950 | 9,470 | 445 | 4.93% |
| 1940 | 9,025 | 901 | 11.09% |
| 1930 | 8,124 | 4,071 | 100.44% |
| 1920 | 4,053 | 502 | 14.14% |
| 1910 | 3,551 | 728 | 25.79% |
| 1900 | 2,823 | -7,701 | -73.18% |