East Griffin, GA Demographics

A map of East Griffin's Population by Race

East Griffin, Georgia has an estimated population of 1,174, a large decrease from the 1,561 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.0% White, 20.1% Black, 18.4% Hispanic, 10.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Griffin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Griffin has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 East Griffin, that probability was 54.7% in 2020 and 65.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Griffin is ranked the 362nd 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). East Griffin was ranked the 314th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Griffin's White Population

599 residents of East Griffin, or 51.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Griffin is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. East Griffin ranks 320th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Griffin's White population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. White residents' share of East Griffin's population has decreased from 61.4% to 51.0%.

East Griffin is more White than neighboring Griffin (38.3% White), Experiment (30.6% White), and Heron Bay (12.4% White). East Griffin is less White than neighboring Orchard Hill (69.7% White), and Sunny Side (61.1% White).

East Griffin's Black Population

236 residents of East Griffin, or 20.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Griffin is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. East Griffin ranks 317th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Griffin's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.2%. Black residents' share of East Griffin's population has decreased from 26.1% to 20.1%.

East Griffin is more Black than neighboring Orchard Hill (8.6% Black), and Sunny Side (17.2% Black). East Griffin is less Black than neighboring Griffin (50.9% Black), Experiment (60.6% Black), and Heron Bay (71.1% Black).

East Griffin's Asian Population

0 residents of East Griffin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Griffin is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. East Griffin ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Griffin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of East Griffin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Griffin is less Asian than neighboring Griffin (1% Asian), and Sunny Side (1.3% Asian).

East Griffin's Hispanic Population

216 residents of East Griffin, or 18.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Griffin is higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. East Griffin ranks 225th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Griffin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 91.2%. Hispanic residents' share of East Griffin's population has increased from 7.2% to 18.4%.

East Griffin is more Hispanic than neighboring Griffin (4.9% Hispanic), Experiment (8.4% Hispanic), Orchard Hill (16.4% Hispanic), Heron Bay (13.4% Hispanic), and Sunny Side (7.8% Hispanic).

East Griffin's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Griffin, 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 East Griffin is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. East Griffin ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Griffin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Griffin's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

East Griffin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Griffin (0.4% Native American/Other), Experiment (0.5% Native American/Other), Heron Bay (0.4% Native American/Other), and Sunny Side (0.5% Native American/Other).

East Griffin's Multiracial Population

123 residents of East Griffin, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Griffin is higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. East Griffin ranks 148th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Griffin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 80.9%. Multiracial residents' share of East Griffin's population has increased from 4.4% to 10.5%.

East Griffin is more Multiracial than neighboring Griffin (4.4% Multiracial), Experiment (0% Multiracial), Orchard Hill (5.3% Multiracial), and Heron Bay (2.7% Multiracial). East Griffin is less Multiracial than neighboring Sunny Side (12.1% 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.