Dahlonega, GA Demographics

A map of Dahlonega's Population by Race

Dahlonega, Georgia had a population of 7,537 in 2020. It was 82.6% White, 3.3% Black, 1.8% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dahlonega, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Dahlonega is the 134th most populous. 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).

Dahlonega's White Population

6,227 residents of Dahlonega identify as White, or 82.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Dahlonega considerably larger than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Dahlonega is ranked #126 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dahlonega is more White than neighboring Cleveland (79.5% White), and Gainesville (42.2% White). Dahlonega is less White than neighboring Dawsonville (87% White), Clermont (88.8% White), and Yonah (89.8% White).

Dahlonega's Black Population

245 residents of Dahlonega identify as Black, or 3.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dahlonega considerably less than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Dahlonega is ranked #584 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dahlonega is more Black than neighboring Dawsonville (0.8% Black), Clermont (1% Black), and Yonah (1.4% Black). Dahlonega is less Black than neighboring Cleveland (7.5% Black), and Gainesville (14.3% Black).

Dahlonega's Asian Population

133 residents of Dahlonega identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dahlonega roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Dahlonega is ranked #146 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dahlonega is more Asian than neighboring Dawsonville (0.5% Asian), Clermont (0.8% Asian), Cleveland (0.9% Asian), and Yonah (0% Asian). Dahlonega is less Asian than neighboring Gainesville (3.4% Asian).

Dahlonega's Hispanic Population

583 residents of Dahlonega identify as Hispanic, or 7.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dahlonega roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Dahlonega is ranked #201 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dahlonega is more Hispanic than neighboring Dawsonville (6.7% Hispanic), Clermont (4.9% Hispanic), Cleveland (5.1% Hispanic), and Yonah (2.9% Hispanic). Dahlonega is less Hispanic than neighboring Gainesville (37% Hispanic).

Dahlonega's Native American/Other Population

90 residents of Dahlonega identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dahlonega roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Dahlonega is ranked #54 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dahlonega is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dawsonville (0.9% Native American/Other), Clermont (0.2% Native American/Other), Yonah (0.9% Native American/Other), and Gainesville (0.7% Native American/Other). Dahlonega is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cleveland (1.7% Native American/Other).

Dahlonega's Multiracial Population

259 residents of Dahlonega identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dahlonega roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Dahlonega is ranked #308 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dahlonega is more Multiracial than neighboring Gainesville (2.4% Multiracial). Dahlonega is less Multiracial than neighboring Dawsonville (4.1% Multiracial), Clermont (4.3% Multiracial), Cleveland (5.4% Multiracial), and Yonah (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.