Bartow County is in the Historic High Country travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Cartersville, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 117,508 residents in 2024, up from 108,900 in 2020. It covers about 459 square miles of land and was created in 1832.
- County seatCartersville
- Population (2024 estimate)117,508
- Land area459 square miles
- Created1832
- Travel regionHistoric High Country
Print it: download the printable Bartow County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Bartow County
Bartow County has 7 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cartersville (county seat) | 25,082 | |
| Adairsville | 5,029 | |
| Euharlee | 4,139 | |
| Emerson | 2,192 | |
| Kingston | 1,100 | |
| White | 633 | |
| Taylorsville | 265 | Partly in Polk County |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- Interstates: I-75
- U.S. highways: US 41, US 411
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 3, SR 20, SR 61, SR 113, SR 140, SR 293, SR 1000
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Red Top Mountain State Park (state park)
- Allatoona WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Allatoona, Lake Allatoona, Aubrey Lake, Etowah River, Pettit Creek, Pumpkinvine Creek, Two Run Creek, Pine Log Creek, Little Pine Log Creek and Stamp Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Bartow County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Bartow County borders Cherokee County, Cobb County, Floyd County, Gordon County, Paulding County, Pickens County and Polk County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Bartow County, Georgia?
Cartersville is the county seat of Bartow County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Bartow County, Georgia?
Bartow County has 7 incorporated cities and towns: Cartersville, Adairsville, Euharlee, Emerson, Kingston, White and Taylorsville.
What counties border Bartow County?
Bartow County borders Cherokee County, Cobb County, Floyd County, Gordon County, Paulding County, Pickens County and Polk County.
Is there a printable map of Bartow County?
Yes. The Bartow County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Bartow County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 117,508 people lived in Bartow County on July 1, 2024, up from 108,900 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)