Atlanta, GA Demographics

A map of Atlanta's Population by Race

Atlanta, Georgia has an estimated population of 505,268, a slight increase from the 498,715 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.4% Black, 38.1% White, 6.3% Hispanic, 5.2% Asian, 4.4% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Atlanta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Atlanta has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Atlanta, that probability was 62.6% in 2020 and 64.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Atlanta is ranked the 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). Atlanta was ranked the 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Atlanta's White Population

192,259 residents of Atlanta, or 38.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atlanta is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Atlanta ranks 502nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Atlanta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 38.1%.

Atlanta is more White than neighboring Hapeville (29.8% White), and East Point (10.1% White). Atlanta is less White than neighboring Druid Hills (76.6% White), Vinings (47.2% White), and North Druid Hills (56.5% White).

Atlanta's Black Population

229,631 residents of Atlanta, or 45.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atlanta is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Atlanta ranks 170th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Black residents' share of Atlanta's population has decreased from 46.7% to 45.4%.

Atlanta is more Black than neighboring Druid Hills (4.3% Black), Hapeville (35.9% Black), Vinings (31.3% Black), and North Druid Hills (22% Black). Atlanta is less Black than neighboring East Point (74.3% Black).

Atlanta's Asian Population

26,370 residents of Atlanta, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Atlanta is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Atlanta ranks 57th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Asian residents' share of Atlanta's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.2%.

Atlanta is more Asian than neighboring Hapeville (4.9% Asian), East Point (1% Asian), and Vinings (3.5% Asian). Atlanta is less Asian than neighboring Druid Hills (7% Asian), and North Druid Hills (11.5% Asian).

Atlanta's Hispanic Population

31,595 residents of Atlanta, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atlanta is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Atlanta ranks 270th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Atlanta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Atlanta is more Hispanic than neighboring North Druid Hills (6% Hispanic). Atlanta is less Hispanic than neighboring Hapeville (27.1% Hispanic), East Point (11.7% Hispanic), and Vinings (8.8% Hispanic).

Atlanta's Native American/Other Population

3,384 residents of Atlanta, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Atlanta is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Atlanta ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Atlanta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Atlanta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Druid Hills (0.4% Native American/Other), Hapeville (0.1% Native American/Other), East Point (0.4% Native American/Other), Vinings (0.6% Native American/Other), and North Druid Hills (0.5% Native American/Other).

Atlanta's Multiracial Population

22,029 residents of Atlanta, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atlanta is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Atlanta ranks 275th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Atlanta's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.4%.

Atlanta is more Multiracial than neighboring Hapeville (2.1% Multiracial), East Point (2.5% Multiracial), and North Druid Hills (3.6% Multiracial). Atlanta is less Multiracial than neighboring Druid Hills (5.4% Multiracial), and Vinings (8.6% 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.