Cumming, GA Demographics

A map of Cumming's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,112	3,999	60.4%	54.6%
Hispanic	1,365	2,110	16.1%	28.8%
Asian	925	589	10.9%	8.0%
Black	593	333	7.0%	4.6%
Multiracial	469	233	5.5%	3.2%
Native American/Other	5	54	0.1%	0.7%

Cumming, Georgia has an estimated population of 8,469, a large increase from the 7,318 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.4% White, 16.1% Hispanic, 10.9% Asian, 7.0% Black, 5.5% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cumming, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cumming 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 Cumming, that probability was 60.9% in 2020 and 59.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cumming is ranked the 130th 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). Cumming was ranked the 138th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cumming's White Population

5,112 residents of Cumming, or 60.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cumming is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Cumming ranks 371st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumming's White population has grown by an estimated 27.8%. White residents' share of Cumming's population has increased from 54.6% to 60.4%.

Cumming is more White than neighboring Sugar Hill (49.8% White), Buford (44.8% White), Suwanee (48.4% White), Rest Haven (50% White), and Johns Creek (46.6% White).

Cumming's Black Population

593 residents of Cumming, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cumming is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Cumming ranks 567th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumming's Black population has grown by an estimated 78.1%. Black residents' share of Cumming's population has increased from 4.6% to 7.0%.

Cumming is more Black than neighboring Rest Haven (0% Black). Cumming is less Black than neighboring Sugar Hill (15.8% Black), Buford (8.3% Black), Suwanee (13.6% Black), and Johns Creek (10.4% Black).

Cumming's Asian Population

925 residents of Cumming, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cumming is higher than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Cumming ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumming's Asian population has grown by an estimated 57.0%. Asian residents' share of Cumming's population has increased from 8.0% to 10.9%.

Cumming is more Asian than neighboring Buford (8.9% Asian), and Rest Haven (0% Asian). Cumming is less Asian than neighboring Sugar Hill (13.9% Asian), Suwanee (24% Asian), and Johns Creek (29.4% Asian).

Cumming's Hispanic Population

1,365 residents of Cumming, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cumming is higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Cumming ranks 26th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumming's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 35.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Cumming's population has decreased from 28.8% to 16.1%.

Cumming is more Hispanic than neighboring Suwanee (9% Hispanic), and Johns Creek (6.5% Hispanic). Cumming is less Hispanic than neighboring Sugar Hill (16.8% Hispanic), Buford (31.9% Hispanic), and Rest Haven (45.5% Hispanic).

Cumming's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Cumming, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cumming is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Cumming ranks 236th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumming's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cumming's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Cumming is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rest Haven (0% Native American/Other). Cumming is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sugar Hill (0.2% Native American/Other), Buford (0.5% Native American/Other), Suwanee (0.7% Native American/Other), and Johns Creek (1.4% Native American/Other).

Cumming's Multiracial Population

469 residents of Cumming, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cumming is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Cumming ranks 358th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumming's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 101.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Cumming's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.5%.

Cumming is more Multiracial than neighboring Sugar Hill (3.5% Multiracial), Suwanee (4.3% Multiracial), and Rest Haven (4.5% Multiracial). Cumming is less Multiracial than neighboring Buford (5.6% Multiracial), and Johns Creek (5.6% 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.