Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA Demographics

A map of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	68,486	71,258	53.8%	56.0%
Black	32,707	31,129	25.7%	24.5%
Hispanic	15,148	14,244	11.9%	11.2%
Asian	5,366	4,894	4.2%	3.8%
Multiracial	4,908	4,452	3.9%	3.5%
Native American/Other	730	1,338	0.6%	1.1%

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia has an estimated population of 127,345, a less than 1% change from the 127,315 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.8% White, 25.7% Black, 11.9% Hispanic, 4.2% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), that probability was 61.2% in 2020 and 62.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is ranked the 6th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) was ranked the 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s White Population

68,486 residents of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), or 53.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) ranks 360th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s population has decreased from 56.0% to 53.8%.

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is more White than neighboring Hull (15.5% White). Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is less White than neighboring Winterville (71.7% White), Watkinsville (88% White), Bishop (72.6% White), and Arnoldsville (79.2% White).

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s Black Population

32,707 residents of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), or 25.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) ranks 327th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s Black population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Black residents' share of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s population has increased from 24.5% to 25.7%.

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is more Black than neighboring Winterville (19.3% Black), Watkinsville (3.9% Black), Hull (8.8% Black), Bishop (12.4% Black), and Arnoldsville (6% Black).

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s Asian Population

5,366 residents of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) ranks 76th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Asian residents' share of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is more Asian than neighboring Winterville (0.2% Asian), Watkinsville (1.8% Asian), Hull (0.2% Asian), and Bishop (0.7% Asian). Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is less Asian than neighboring Arnoldsville (6.2% Asian).

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s Hispanic Population

15,148 residents of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), or 11.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s population has increased from 11.2% to 11.9%.

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is more Hispanic than neighboring Winterville (5.4% Hispanic), Watkinsville (1.9% Hispanic), Bishop (10.8% Hispanic), and Arnoldsville (6.4% Hispanic). Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is less Hispanic than neighboring Hull (75.2% Hispanic).

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s Native American/Other Population

730 residents of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is more Native American/Other than neighboring Winterville (0.1% Native American/Other), Watkinsville (0% Native American/Other), Hull (0% Native American/Other), and Arnoldsville (0% Native American/Other). Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bishop (0.9% Native American/Other).

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s Multiracial Population

4,908 residents of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) ranks 301st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)'s population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is more Multiracial than neighboring Winterville (3.3% Multiracial), Hull (0.2% Multiracial), Bishop (2.6% Multiracial), and Arnoldsville (2.2% Multiracial). Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is less Multiracial than neighboring Watkinsville (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.