Bemiss, GA Demographics

A map of Bemiss's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,678	4,868	50.8%	54.1%
Black	2,612	2,539	28.4%	28.2%
Hispanic	1,082	722	11.8%	8.0%
Multiracial	498	509	5.4%	5.7%
Asian	248	252	2.7%	2.8%
Native American/Other	83	109	0.9%	1.2%

Bemiss, Georgia has an estimated population of 9,201, a slight increase from the 8,999 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.8% White, 28.4% Black, 11.8% Hispanic, 5.4% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bemiss, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bemiss 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 Bemiss, that probability was 61.7% in 2020 and 64.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bemiss is ranked the 119th 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). Bemiss was ranked the 122nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bemiss's White Population

4,678 residents of Bemiss, or 50.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bemiss is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Bemiss ranks 376th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bemiss's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Bemiss's population has decreased from 54.1% to 50.8%.

Bemiss is more White than neighboring Valdosta (34.9% White), Remerton (17.3% White), and Ray City (49.4% White). Bemiss is less White than neighboring Moody AFB (53.7% White), and Hahira (58.9% White).

Bemiss's Black Population

2,612 residents of Bemiss, or 28.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bemiss is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Bemiss ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bemiss's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Black residents' share of Bemiss's population has remained roughly unchanged at 28.4%.

Bemiss is more Black than neighboring Ray City (19.8% Black), and Hahira (26.5% Black). Bemiss is less Black than neighboring Moody AFB (29.9% Black), Valdosta (55.4% Black), and Remerton (74.1% Black).

Bemiss's Asian Population

248 residents of Bemiss, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bemiss is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Bemiss ranks 100th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bemiss's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Asian residents' share of Bemiss's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Bemiss is more Asian than neighboring Moody AFB (2% Asian), Valdosta (1.2% Asian), Remerton (2.6% Asian), Ray City (2.6% Asian), and Hahira (0% Asian).

Bemiss's Hispanic Population

1,082 residents of Bemiss, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bemiss is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Bemiss ranks 188th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bemiss's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Bemiss's population has increased from 8.0% to 11.8%.

Bemiss is more Hispanic than neighboring Moody AFB (8.3% Hispanic), Valdosta (5.6% Hispanic), Remerton (5.3% Hispanic), and Hahira (10.6% Hispanic). Bemiss is less Hispanic than neighboring Ray City (19.4% Hispanic).

Bemiss's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Bemiss, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bemiss is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Bemiss ranks 58th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bemiss's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bemiss's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Bemiss is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moody AFB (0.4% Native American/Other), Valdosta (0.4% Native American/Other), Remerton (0% Native American/Other), and Hahira (0% Native American/Other). Bemiss is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ray City (3.5% Native American/Other).

Bemiss's Multiracial Population

498 residents of Bemiss, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bemiss is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Bemiss ranks 50th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bemiss's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Bemiss's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.4%.

Bemiss is more Multiracial than neighboring Valdosta (2.6% Multiracial), Remerton (0.6% Multiracial), Ray City (5.3% Multiracial), and Hahira (4% Multiracial). Bemiss is less Multiracial than neighboring Moody AFB (5.7% 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.