Echols County consolidated government, GA Demographics

A map of Echols County consolidated government's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,155	2,328	58.1%	63.0%
Hispanic	782	1,091	21.1%	29.5%
Asian	294	8	7.9%	0.2%
Multiracial	244	84	6.6%	2.3%
Black	232	147	6.3%	4.0%
Native American/Other	2	39	0.1%	1.1%

Echols County consolidated government, Georgia has an estimated population of 3,709, a less than 1% change from the 3,697 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.1% White, 21.1% Hispanic, 7.9% Asian, 6.6% Multiracial, 6.3% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Echols County consolidated government, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Echols County consolidated government has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Echols County consolidated government, that probability was 51.4% in 2020 and 60.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Echols County consolidated government is ranked the 207th 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). Echols County consolidated government was ranked the 205th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Echols County consolidated government's White Population

2,155 residents of Echols County consolidated government, or 58.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Echols County consolidated government is higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Echols County consolidated government ranks 309th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Echols County consolidated government's White population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Echols County consolidated government's population has decreased from 63.0% to 58.1%.

Echols County consolidated government is more White than neighboring Jasper (34.5% White), Jennings (28.4% White), and Stockton (39.5% White). Echols County consolidated government is less White than neighboring Naylor (96.6% White), and Du Pont (71.6% White).

Echols County consolidated government's Black Population

232 residents of Echols County consolidated government, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Echols County consolidated government is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Echols County consolidated government ranks 573rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Echols County consolidated government's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.8%. Black residents' share of Echols County consolidated government's population has increased from 4.0% to 6.3%.

Echols County consolidated government is more Black than neighboring Naylor (3.4% Black). Echols County consolidated government is less Black than neighboring Jasper (53.4% Black), Jennings (20.9% Black), Stockton (22.7% Black), and Du Pont (25.9% Black).

Echols County consolidated government's Asian Population

294 residents of Echols County consolidated government, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Echols County consolidated government is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Echols County consolidated government ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Echols County consolidated government's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3575.0%. Asian residents' share of Echols County consolidated government's population has increased from 0.2% to 7.9%.

Echols County consolidated government is more Asian than neighboring Jasper (0.4% Asian), Jennings (0% Asian), Naylor (0% Asian), and Du Pont (0% Asian). Echols County consolidated government is less Asian than neighboring Stockton (32.4% Asian).

Echols County consolidated government's Hispanic Population

782 residents of Echols County consolidated government, or 21.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Echols County consolidated government is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Echols County consolidated government ranks 25th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Echols County consolidated government's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Echols County consolidated government's population has decreased from 29.5% to 21.1%.

Echols County consolidated government is more Hispanic than neighboring Jasper (7.2% Hispanic), Stockton (0% Hispanic), Naylor (0% Hispanic), and Du Pont (2.5% Hispanic). Echols County consolidated government is less Hispanic than neighboring Jennings (50.7% Hispanic).

Echols County consolidated government's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Echols County consolidated government, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Echols County consolidated government is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Echols County consolidated government ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Echols County consolidated government's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 94.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Echols County consolidated government's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.

Echols County consolidated government is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jennings (0% Native American/Other), Stockton (0% Native American/Other), Naylor (0% Native American/Other), and Du Pont (0% Native American/Other). Echols County consolidated government is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jasper (0.5% Native American/Other).

Echols County consolidated government's Multiracial Population

244 residents of Echols County consolidated government, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Echols County consolidated government is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Echols County consolidated government ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Echols County consolidated government's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 190.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Echols County consolidated government's population has increased from 2.3% to 6.6%.

Echols County consolidated government is more Multiracial than neighboring Jasper (4% Multiracial), Jennings (0% Multiracial), Stockton (5.4% Multiracial), Naylor (0% Multiracial), and Du Pont (0% 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.