Demorest, GA Demographics

A map of Demorest's Population by Race

Demorest, Georgia has an estimated population of 2,512, a large increase from the 2,022 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.3% White, 11.5% Hispanic, 5.1% Black, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Demorest, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Demorest 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 Demorest, that probability was 35.2% in 2020 and 33.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Demorest is ranked the 265th 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). Demorest was ranked the 283rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Demorest's White Population

2,018 residents of Demorest, or 80.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Demorest is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Demorest ranks 156th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demorest's White population has grown by an estimated 25.1%. White residents' share of Demorest's population has increased from 79.8% to 80.3%.

Demorest is more White than neighboring Cornelia (57.4% White), Mount Airy (61.2% White), Baldwin (47.5% White), and Alto (42.1% White). Demorest is less White than neighboring Clarkesville (82.4% White).

Demorest's Black Population

129 residents of Demorest, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Demorest is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Demorest ranks 557th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demorest's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.6%. Black residents' share of Demorest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.1%.

Demorest is more Black than neighboring Mount Airy (0.3% Black), Baldwin (1.9% Black), and Alto (0% Black). Demorest is less Black than neighboring Clarkesville (6.2% Black), and Cornelia (7.4% Black).

Demorest's Asian Population

18 residents of Demorest, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Demorest is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Demorest ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demorest's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Asian residents' share of Demorest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Demorest is more Asian than neighboring Baldwin (0.6% Asian). Demorest is less Asian than neighboring Cornelia (4% Asian), Mount Airy (5.9% Asian), and Alto (3.4% Asian).

Demorest's Hispanic Population

288 residents of Demorest, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Demorest is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Demorest ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demorest's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Demorest's population has increased from 8.1% to 11.5%.

Demorest is more Hispanic than neighboring Clarkesville (6.4% Hispanic). Demorest is less Hispanic than neighboring Cornelia (25% Hispanic), Mount Airy (31.3% Hispanic), Baldwin (47.9% Hispanic), and Alto (51.3% Hispanic).

Demorest's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Demorest, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Demorest is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Demorest ranks 18th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demorest's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Demorest's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.3%.

Demorest is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clarkesville (0% Native American/Other), Cornelia (0% Native American/Other), and Mount Airy (0% Native American/Other). Demorest is less Native American/Other than neighboring Baldwin (0.6% Native American/Other), and Alto (0.7% Native American/Other).

Demorest's Multiracial Population

51 residents of Demorest, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Demorest is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Demorest ranks 214th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demorest's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Demorest's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.0%.

Demorest is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Airy (1.3% Multiracial), and Baldwin (1.7% Multiracial). Demorest is less Multiracial than neighboring Clarkesville (4.3% Multiracial), Cornelia (6.1% Multiracial), and Alto (2.6% 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.