Donalsonville, GA Demographics

A map of Donalsonville's Population by Race

Donalsonville, Georgia has an estimated population of 2,831, a less than 1% change from the 2,833 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.9% Black, 25.5% White, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.5% Asian, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Donalsonville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Donalsonville has become considerably 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 Donalsonville, that probability was 52.2% in 2020 and 44.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Donalsonville is ranked the 253rd 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). Donalsonville was ranked the 242nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Donalsonville's White Population

723 residents of Donalsonville, or 25.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Donalsonville is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Donalsonville ranks 562nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donalsonville's White population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. White residents' share of Donalsonville's population has decreased from 31.9% to 25.5%.

Donalsonville is less White than neighboring Iron City (76.5% White), Jakin (62.6% White), Brinson (70% White), Colquitt (37.3% White), and Boykin (100% White).

Donalsonville's Black Population

1,979 residents of Donalsonville, or 69.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Donalsonville is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Donalsonville ranks 86th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donalsonville's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. Black residents' share of Donalsonville's population has increased from 61.2% to 69.9%.

Donalsonville is more Black than neighboring Iron City (19.9% Black), Jakin (32.9% Black), Brinson (18.4% Black), Colquitt (55.9% Black), and Boykin (0% Black).

Donalsonville's Asian Population

42 residents of Donalsonville, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Donalsonville is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Donalsonville ranks 136th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donalsonville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.8%. Asian residents' share of Donalsonville's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.5%.

Donalsonville is more Asian than neighboring Iron City (0.3% Asian), Jakin (0% Asian), Brinson (0% Asian), and Boykin (0% Asian). Donalsonville is less Asian than neighboring Colquitt (1.9% Asian).

Donalsonville's Hispanic Population

46 residents of Donalsonville, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Donalsonville is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Donalsonville ranks 466th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donalsonville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Donalsonville's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.6%.

Donalsonville is more Hispanic than neighboring Jakin (0.6% Hispanic), Colquitt (0.2% Hispanic), and Boykin (0% Hispanic). Donalsonville is less Hispanic than neighboring Iron City (1.9% Hispanic), and Brinson (3.9% Hispanic).

Donalsonville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Donalsonville, 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 Donalsonville is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Donalsonville ranks 510th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donalsonville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Donalsonville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Donalsonville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Colquitt (1.5% Native American/Other).

Donalsonville's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Donalsonville, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Donalsonville is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Donalsonville ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donalsonville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Donalsonville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Donalsonville is more Multiracial than neighboring Iron City (1.3% Multiracial), and Boykin (0% Multiracial). Donalsonville is less Multiracial than neighboring Jakin (3.9% Multiracial), Brinson (7.7% Multiracial), and Colquitt (3.1% 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.