Dahlonega, GA Demographics

A map of Dahlonega's Population by Race

Dahlonega, Georgia has an estimated population of 7,299, a decrease from the 7,537 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.0% White, 7.1% Black, 6.8% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dahlonega, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dahlonega has become slightly 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 Dahlonega, that probability was 30.9% in 2020 and 30.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dahlonega is ranked the 139th 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). Dahlonega was ranked the 134th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dahlonega's White Population

6,059 residents of Dahlonega, or 83.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dahlonega is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Dahlonega ranks 127th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dahlonega's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Dahlonega's population has remained roughly unchanged at 83.0%.

Dahlonega is more White than neighboring Gainesville (42.1% White). Dahlonega is less White than neighboring Dawsonville (89.1% White), Clermont (91.8% White), Cleveland (87% White), and Yonah (95.2% White).

Dahlonega's Black Population

521 residents of Dahlonega, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dahlonega is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Dahlonega ranks 585th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dahlonega's Black population has grown by an estimated 112.7%. Black residents' share of Dahlonega's population has increased from 3.3% to 7.1%.

Dahlonega is more Black than neighboring Dawsonville (1.8% Black), Clermont (0% Black), Cleveland (3% Black), and Yonah (0% Black). Dahlonega is less Black than neighboring Gainesville (14.3% Black).

Dahlonega's Asian Population

36 residents of Dahlonega, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dahlonega is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Dahlonega ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dahlonega's Asian population has declined by an estimated 72.9%. Asian residents' share of Dahlonega's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.5%.

Dahlonega is more Asian than neighboring Clermont (0% Asian), and Yonah (0% Asian). Dahlonega is less Asian than neighboring Dawsonville (2.2% Asian), Cleveland (1.6% Asian), and Gainesville (2.9% Asian).

Dahlonega's Hispanic Population

493 residents of Dahlonega, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dahlonega is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Dahlonega ranks 201st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dahlonega's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Dahlonega's population has decreased from 7.7% to 6.8%.

Dahlonega is more Hispanic than neighboring Dawsonville (1.1% Hispanic), Clermont (5.1% Hispanic), Cleveland (5.7% Hispanic), and Yonah (2.6% Hispanic). Dahlonega is less Hispanic than neighboring Gainesville (37% Hispanic).

Dahlonega's Native American/Other Population

47 residents of Dahlonega, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dahlonega is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Dahlonega ranks 60th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dahlonega's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dahlonega's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.6%.

Dahlonega is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dawsonville (0% Native American/Other), Yonah (0% Native American/Other), and Gainesville (0.3% Native American/Other). Dahlonega is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clermont (0.8% Native American/Other).

Dahlonega's Multiracial Population

143 residents of Dahlonega, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dahlonega is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Dahlonega ranks 309th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dahlonega's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Dahlonega's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.0%.

Dahlonega is less Multiracial than neighboring Dawsonville (5.7% Multiracial), Clermont (2.3% Multiracial), Cleveland (2.1% Multiracial), Yonah (2.2% Multiracial), and Gainesville (3.3% 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.