East Point, GA Demographics

A map of East Point's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	28,470	29,156	74.3%	76.0%
Hispanic	4,493	4,044	11.7%	10.5%
White	3,872	3,527	10.1%	9.2%
Multiracial	961	1,085	2.5%	2.8%
Asian	393	250	1.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	146	296	0.4%	0.8%

East Point, Georgia has an estimated population of 38,335, a less than 1% change from the 38,358 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.3% Black, 11.7% Hispanic, 10.1% White, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Point has become more 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 East Point, that probability was 40.2% in 2020 and 42.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Point is ranked the 26th 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 Point was ranked the 25th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Point's White Population

3,872 residents of East Point, or 10.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Point is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. East Point ranks 659th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Point's White population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of East Point's population has increased from 9.2% to 10.1%.

East Point is more White than neighboring College Park (7.6% White), South Fulton (2.8% White), and Union City (3.6% White). East Point is less White than neighboring Hapeville (29.8% White), and Atlanta (38.1% White).

East Point's Black Population

28,470 residents of East Point, or 74.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Point is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. East Point ranks 28th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Point's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Black residents' share of East Point's population has decreased from 76.0% to 74.3%.

East Point is more Black than neighboring Hapeville (35.9% Black), and Atlanta (45.4% Black). East Point is less Black than neighboring College Park (81.6% Black), South Fulton (90% Black), and Union City (81.9% Black).

East Point's Asian Population

393 residents of East Point, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Point is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. East Point ranks 341st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Point's Asian population has grown by an estimated 57.2%. Asian residents' share of East Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

East Point is more Asian than neighboring Union City (0% Asian). East Point is less Asian than neighboring College Park (2.4% Asian), Hapeville (4.9% Asian), and Atlanta (5.2% Asian).

East Point's Hispanic Population

4,493 residents of East Point, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Point is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. East Point ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Point's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Hispanic residents' share of East Point's population has increased from 10.5% to 11.7%.

East Point is more Hispanic than neighboring College Park (4.4% Hispanic), Atlanta (6.3% Hispanic), South Fulton (3.5% Hispanic), and Union City (9.8% Hispanic). East Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Hapeville (27.1% Hispanic).

East Point's Native American/Other Population

146 residents of East Point, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Point is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. East Point ranks 214th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

East Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring College Park (0.2% Native American/Other), and Hapeville (0.1% Native American/Other). East Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Atlanta (0.7% Native American/Other), South Fulton (0.7% Native American/Other), and Union City (2.4% Native American/Other).

East Point's Multiracial Population

961 residents of East Point, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Point is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. East Point ranks 416th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Point's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Multiracial residents' share of East Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

East Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Hapeville (2.1% Multiracial), South Fulton (1.9% Multiracial), and Union City (2.3% Multiracial). East Point is less Multiracial than neighboring College Park (3.8% Multiracial), and Atlanta (4.4% 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.