<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT JUNE 30, 2000 AND THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME OF CARAUSTAR INDUSTRIES INC. FOR THE SIX MONTHS
ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER>1,000

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<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-2000
<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-01-2000
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-2000
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<SECURITIES>                                         0
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<ALLOWANCES>                                         0
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<PP&E>                                         752,012
<DEPRECIATION>                                 271,384
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          132,780
<BONDS>                                        463,709<F2>
                                0
                                          0
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<SALES>                                        503,632
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                               503,632
<CGS>                                          392,699
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                  392,699
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              15,611
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                 19,635
<INCOME-TAX>                                     7,893
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                             11,609
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
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<EPS-BASIC>                                       0.45
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     0.45
<FN>
<F1>Are presented net of the allowances for doubtful accounts.
<F2>Represent revolving credit loans and long-term debt, less current maturities.
</FN>


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