Cataula, GA Demographics

A map of Cataula's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	723	990	47.5%	69.1%
Black	379	257	24.9%	17.9%
Hispanic	272	91	17.9%	6.4%
Multiracial	112	66	7.4%	4.6%
Asian	36	20	2.4%	1.4%
Native American/Other	0	9	0.0%	0.6%

Cataula, Georgia has an estimated population of 1,522, an increase from the 1,433 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.5% White, 24.9% Black, 17.9% Hispanic, 7.4% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cataula, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cataula has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Cataula, that probability was 48.4% in 2020 and 67.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cataula is ranked the 332nd 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). Cataula was ranked the 321st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cataula's White Population

723 residents of Cataula, or 47.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cataula is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Cataula ranks 252nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cataula's White population has declined by an estimated 27.0%. White residents' share of Cataula's population has decreased from 69.1% to 47.5%.

Cataula is more White than neighboring Columbus (36.7% White). Cataula is less White than neighboring Ellerslie (62.4% White), Hamilton (68.8% White), Waverly Hall (76.8% White), and Piney Grove (95.8% White).

Cataula's Black Population

379 residents of Cataula, or 24.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cataula is lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Cataula ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cataula's Black population has grown by an estimated 47.5%. Black residents' share of Cataula's population has increased from 17.9% to 24.9%.

Cataula is more Black than neighboring Ellerslie (22% Black), Hamilton (18.6% Black), Waverly Hall (20.3% Black), and Piney Grove (0% Black). Cataula is less Black than neighboring Columbus (46.1% Black).

Cataula's Asian Population

36 residents of Cataula, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cataula is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Cataula ranks 189th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cataula's Asian population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Asian residents' share of Cataula's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.4%.

Cataula is more Asian than neighboring Ellerslie (0.9% Asian), Hamilton (0.6% Asian), Waverly Hall (0% Asian), and Piney Grove (0% Asian). Cataula is less Asian than neighboring Columbus (2.6% Asian).

Cataula's Hispanic Population

272 residents of Cataula, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cataula is higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Cataula ranks 259th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cataula's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 198.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Cataula's population has increased from 6.4% to 17.9%.

Cataula is more Hispanic than neighboring Ellerslie (11.1% Hispanic), Hamilton (6.3% Hispanic), Waverly Hall (1.8% Hispanic), Columbus (8.5% Hispanic), and Piney Grove (4.2% Hispanic).

Cataula's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Cataula, 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 Cataula is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Cataula ranks 298th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cataula's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cataula's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Cataula is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ellerslie (3.7% Native American/Other), and Columbus (0.8% Native American/Other).

Cataula's Multiracial Population

112 residents of Cataula, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cataula is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Cataula ranks 121st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cataula's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 69.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Cataula's population has increased from 4.6% to 7.4%.

Cataula is more Multiracial than neighboring Ellerslie (0% Multiracial), Hamilton (5.7% Multiracial), Waverly Hall (1.1% Multiracial), Columbus (5.2% Multiracial), and Piney Grove (0% 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.