Camilla, GA Demographics

A map of Camilla's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	3,579	3,781	69.8%	72.9%
White	773	1,148	15.1%	22.1%
Hispanic	431	111	8.4%	2.1%
Multiracial	341	95	6.7%	1.8%
Asian	0	38	0.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	14	0.0%	0.3%

Camilla, Georgia has an estimated population of 5,124, a slight decrease from the 5,187 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.8% Black, 15.1% White, 8.4% Hispanic, 6.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Camilla, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Camilla has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Camilla, that probability was 41.9% in 2020 and 47.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Camilla is ranked the 169th 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). Camilla was ranked the 160th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Camilla's White Population

773 residents of Camilla, or 15.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camilla is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Camilla ranks 620th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camilla's White population has declined by an estimated 32.7%. White residents' share of Camilla's population has decreased from 22.1% to 15.1%.

Camilla is less White than neighboring Pelham (42.1% White), Newton (48% White), Baconton (31.9% White), Sale City (65.4% White), and Meigs (28.5% White).

Camilla's Black Population

3,579 residents of Camilla, or 69.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camilla is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Camilla ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camilla's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. Black residents' share of Camilla's population has decreased from 72.9% to 69.8%.

Camilla is more Black than neighboring Pelham (53.6% Black), Newton (47.8% Black), Baconton (62.8% Black), Sale City (28.9% Black), and Meigs (60.7% Black).

Camilla's Asian Population

0 residents of Camilla, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Camilla is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Camilla ranks 321st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camilla's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Camilla's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Camilla's Hispanic Population

431 residents of Camilla, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camilla is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Camilla ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camilla's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 288.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Camilla's population has increased from 2.1% to 8.4%.

Camilla is more Hispanic than neighboring Pelham (1.5% Hispanic), Newton (2.7% Hispanic), Baconton (2.4% Hispanic), and Sale City (0% Hispanic).

Camilla's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Camilla, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Camilla is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Camilla ranks 485th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camilla's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Camilla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Camilla is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newton (0.6% Native American/Other).

Camilla's Multiracial Population

341 residents of Camilla, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camilla is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Camilla ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camilla's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 258.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Camilla's population has increased from 1.8% to 6.7%.

Camilla is more Multiracial than neighboring Pelham (2.8% Multiracial), Newton (0.8% Multiracial), Baconton (2.9% Multiracial), Sale City (5.7% Multiracial), and Meigs (2.4% 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.