Barrow County, GA

County

Cities in Barrow County

Neighborhoods in Barrow County

Mulberry / Chelsea Park

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Barrow

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.2%

Households with Children

37.5%

School Enrollment K-12

11,465

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.4%
School Age (5-17): 18.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.8%
Working Age (35-54): 27.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.6%
Seniors (65+): 12.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.4%
High School / GED: 34.7%
Some College or Associate's: 32.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.2%
Single Parents: 12.3%
Couples & Adults: 38.3%
Living Alone: 24.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 15.3%
Asian: 4.0%
Black or African American: 13.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 49.3%
Puerto Rican: 15.6%
Cuban: 2.4%
Dominican: 6.0%
Central American: 13.5%
South American: 8.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 60.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 63.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.1%
Caribbean: 3.8%
Other Black: 30.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 56.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 31.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 82.8%
Spanish: 11.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.1%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 6.4%
High School (9-12): 5.8%
College / Graduate: 4.4%
Not Enrolled: 74.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources