Carlton, Georgia
City · Population 308 · #449 in Georgia
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About Carlton
Set in the northern part of Georgia, Carlton is a tiny community, home to 308 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Carlton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.01 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 305 residents per square mile.
📰 Carlton News Today
- Harold Danny Wiles Obituary August 10, 2026 Berry Funeral Home & Crematory · Aug 10
- Carlton Punches Ticket to NCAA Outdoor Championships Georgia Tech Athletics · May 29
- CARLTON FLETCHER: Southwest Georgia voters should maintain rare political integrity Albany Herald · May 14
- Gladys Dover Obituary Jul 6, 2026 Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes · Jul 9
- Monty Ray Carlton Obituary Feb 28, 2026 Baker Funeral Home & Crematory · Feb 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Carlton Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Carlton — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carlton
- Watson Mill Bridge State Park reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)308
Rank in state#449 of 537
Land area1.01 sq mi
Density305/sq mi
Coordinates34.0409, -83.0425