Carlton, Georgia facts for kids
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Carlton, Georgia
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Location in Madison County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 263 |
| • Density | 261.43/sq mi (100.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30627
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-13212 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0354994 |
Carlton is a small city located in Madison County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 263 people lived there.
History of Carlton
Carlton was once called "Berkeley." This was to make sure people didn't mix it up with another city named Carrollton, Georgia. The state government of Georgia officially made Carlton a city in 1892.
Geography and Location
Carlton is found in the southeastern part of Madison County. The city is located along what used to be Georgia State Route 72. It is about 5 miles (8 km) east of Comer. It is also about 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Elberton.
The South Fork of the Broad River flows just south of Carlton. This river joins the main Broad River about 3 miles (5 km) east of town. Watson Mill Bridge State Park is a fun place to visit. It is located on the South Fork, about 2.5 miles (4 km) southwest of Carlton.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Carlton covers an area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.30%, is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 277 | — | |
| 1910 | 325 | 17.3% | |
| 1920 | 342 | 5.2% | |
| 1930 | 344 | 0.6% | |
| 1940 | 284 | −17.4% | |
| 1950 | 249 | −12.3% | |
| 1960 | 321 | 28.9% | |
| 1970 | 294 | −8.4% | |
| 1980 | 291 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 282 | −3.1% | |
| 2000 | 233 | −17.4% | |
| 2010 | 260 | 11.6% | |
| 2020 | 263 | 1.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 233 people living in Carlton. These people lived in 100 different homes. About 65 of these were families. The population density was about 232 people per square mile (90 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Carlton were White (74.25%). About 22.75% were African American. A small number were Asian (1.72%) or from two or more races (1.29%). Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 26% of homes had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes (51%) were married couples. Around 20% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average home had 2.33 people, and the average family had 2.88 people.
The median age in the city was 42 years old. This means half the people were younger than 42, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Carlton (Georgia) para niños
