Carlton, GA Demographics

A map of Carlton's Population by Race

Carlton, Georgia has an estimated population of 245, a decrease from the 263 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.1% White, 30.6% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Carlton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Carlton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Carlton, that probability was 34.2% in 2020 and 46.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Carlton is ranked the 582nd most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Carlton was ranked the 553rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Carlton's White Population

162 residents of Carlton, or 66.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Carlton is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Carlton ranks 153rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carlton's White population has declined by an estimated 22.9%. White residents' share of Carlton's population has decreased from 79.8% to 66.1%.

Carlton is more White than neighboring Colbert (52.4% White), and Elberton (40.4% White). Carlton is less White than neighboring Comer (69.7% White), Dewy Rose (100% White), and Bowman (84% White).

Carlton's Black Population

75 residents of Carlton, or 30.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Carlton is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Carlton ranks 435th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carlton's Black population has grown by an estimated 108.3%. Black residents' share of Carlton's population has increased from 13.7% to 30.6%.

Carlton is more Black than neighboring Comer (9.4% Black), Dewy Rose (0% Black), Bowman (11.7% Black), and Colbert (4.1% Black). Carlton is less Black than neighboring Elberton (41.9% Black).

Carlton's Asian Population

0 residents of Carlton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Carlton is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Carlton ranks 125th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carlton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Carlton's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Carlton is less Asian than neighboring Comer (2.9% Asian), and Elberton (1.5% Asian).

Carlton's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Carlton, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Carlton is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Carlton ranks 648th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carlton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Carlton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Carlton is more Hispanic than neighboring Dewy Rose (0% Hispanic), and Bowman (0% Hispanic). Carlton is less Hispanic than neighboring Comer (1.6% Hispanic), Colbert (42.8% Hispanic), and Elberton (10.6% Hispanic).

Carlton's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Carlton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Carlton is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Carlton ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carlton's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Carlton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Carlton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dewy Rose (0% Native American/Other), Bowman (0% Native American/Other), and Elberton (0% Native American/Other). Carlton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Comer (6.1% Native American/Other), and Colbert (0.5% Native American/Other).

Carlton's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Carlton, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Carlton is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Carlton ranks 379th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carlton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Carlton's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.6%.

Carlton is more Multiracial than neighboring Dewy Rose (0% Multiracial), and Colbert (0.2% Multiracial). Carlton is less Multiracial than neighboring Comer (10.3% Multiracial), Bowman (4.4% Multiracial), and Elberton (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.