Barrow County, GA

Living in Barrow County

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 4
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Commute 19
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 71
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Airports 77
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 44
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Schools 30
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Residents

79k Population +13k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
76% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black12%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office25%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$160k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
44% Built 2000 or Later
$767 Median Monthly Rent +$177 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200937%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas18%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Barrow County

30
United States45
Georgia43

Property Crime in Barrow County

23
United States48
Georgia59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 5 1
Feb 45 5 0
Mar 52 5 1
Apr 60 3 0
May 68 3 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 61 4 0
Nov 52 4 0
Dec 44 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Barrow County

Inland Flooding34
Tornado21
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Barrow County, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Barrow County, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Barrow County, GA

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University of Georgia
20 miles, E
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Reformed University
21 miles, W
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Brenau University
22 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Barrow County, GA

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Airports

Airports near Barrow County, GA

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Lovell Field
111 miles, NW