Climax, GA Demographics

A map of Climax's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	126	189	74.1%	68.5%
Black	24	67	14.1%	24.3%
Hispanic	13	13	7.6%	4.7%
Multiracial	5	7	2.9%	2.5%
Asian	2	0	1.2%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Climax, Georgia has an estimated population of 170, a dramatic decrease from the 276 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.1% White, 14.1% Black, 7.6% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Climax, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Climax has become less 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 Climax, that probability was 46.9% in 2020 and 42.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Climax is ranked the 610th 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). Climax was ranked the 550th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Climax's White Population

126 residents of Climax, or 74.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Climax is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Climax ranks 259th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Climax's White population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. White residents' share of Climax's population has increased from 68.5% to 74.1%.

Climax is more White than neighboring Whigham (69.3% White), Attapulgus (21.5% White), Bainbridge (32.2% White), and Cairo (36.1% White). Climax is less White than neighboring Calvary (99% White).

Climax's Black Population

24 residents of Climax, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Climax is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Climax ranks 329th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Climax's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.2%. Black residents' share of Climax's population has decreased from 24.3% to 14.1%.

Climax is more Black than neighboring Calvary (1% Black). Climax is less Black than neighboring Whigham (18% Black), Attapulgus (38.2% Black), Bainbridge (58.7% Black), and Cairo (40.4% Black).

Climax's Asian Population

2 residents of Climax, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Climax is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Climax ranks 528th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Climax's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of Climax's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.2%.

Climax is more Asian than neighboring Whigham (0% Asian), Attapulgus (0% Asian), Calvary (0% Asian), and Cairo (0.2% Asian).

Climax's Hispanic Population

13 residents of Climax, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Climax is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Climax ranks 335th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Climax's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Climax's population has increased from 4.7% to 7.6%.

Climax is more Hispanic than neighboring Bainbridge (5.6% Hispanic), and Calvary (0% Hispanic). Climax is less Hispanic than neighboring Whigham (11.8% Hispanic), Attapulgus (36.3% Hispanic), and Cairo (21.2% Hispanic).

Climax's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Climax, 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 Climax is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Climax ranks 549th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Climax's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Climax's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Climax is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cairo (0.7% Native American/Other).

Climax's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Climax, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Climax is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Climax ranks 451st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Climax's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Climax's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Climax is more Multiracial than neighboring Whigham (0.9% Multiracial), Bainbridge (2.3% Multiracial), Calvary (0% Multiracial), and Cairo (1.4% Multiracial). Climax is less Multiracial than neighboring Attapulgus (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.