Dunwoody, GA Demographics

A map of Dunwoody's Population by Race

Dunwoody, Georgia has an estimated population of 51,758, a less than 1% change from the 51,683 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.7% White, 15.4% Black, 14.7% Asian, 11.0% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dunwoody, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dunwoody is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dunwoody, that probability was 64.9% in 2020 and 65.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dunwoody is ranked the 20th 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). Dunwoody was ranked the 19th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dunwoody's White Population

27,775 residents of Dunwoody, or 53.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dunwoody is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Dunwoody ranks 378th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunwoody's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Dunwoody's population has remained roughly unchanged at 53.7%.

Dunwoody is more White than neighboring Doraville (18.5% White), Chamblee (31.5% White), Brookhaven (52% White), and Peachtree Corners (45.3% White). Dunwoody is less White than neighboring Sandy Springs (54% White).

Dunwoody's Black Population

7,952 residents of Dunwoody, or 15.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dunwoody is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Dunwoody ranks 455th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunwoody's Black population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. Black residents' share of Dunwoody's population has increased from 11.7% to 15.4%.

Dunwoody is more Black than neighboring Doraville (11.3% Black), and Brookhaven (14.3% Black). Dunwoody is less Black than neighboring Sandy Springs (20.9% Black), Chamblee (18.3% Black), and Peachtree Corners (22.5% Black).

Dunwoody's Asian Population

7,605 residents of Dunwoody, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dunwoody is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Dunwoody ranks 10th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunwoody's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Asian residents' share of Dunwoody's population has decreased from 17.1% to 14.7%.

Dunwoody is more Asian than neighboring Sandy Springs (7.5% Asian), Chamblee (10.3% Asian), Brookhaven (7.4% Asian), and Peachtree Corners (8.8% Asian). Dunwoody is less Asian than neighboring Doraville (23.5% Asian).

Dunwoody's Hispanic Population

5,689 residents of Dunwoody, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dunwoody is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Dunwoody ranks 109th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunwoody's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Dunwoody's population has decreased from 12.8% to 11.0%.

Dunwoody is less Hispanic than neighboring Doraville (46.1% Hispanic), Sandy Springs (11.8% Hispanic), Chamblee (36.8% Hispanic), Brookhaven (21% Hispanic), and Peachtree Corners (19.6% Hispanic).

Dunwoody's Native American/Other Population

580 residents of Dunwoody, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dunwoody is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Dunwoody ranks 170th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunwoody's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 32.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dunwoody's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Dunwoody is more Native American/Other than neighboring Doraville (0% Native American/Other), Sandy Springs (1% Native American/Other), Chamblee (0.2% Native American/Other), Brookhaven (0.5% Native American/Other), and Peachtree Corners (0.6% Native American/Other).

Dunwoody's Multiracial Population

2,157 residents of Dunwoody, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dunwoody is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Dunwoody ranks 248th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunwoody's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Dunwoody's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.2%.

Dunwoody is more Multiracial than neighboring Doraville (0.6% Multiracial), Chamblee (2.9% Multiracial), and Peachtree Corners (3.1% Multiracial). Dunwoody is less Multiracial than neighboring Sandy Springs (4.8% Multiracial), and Brookhaven (4.8% 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.