Echols County Demographics

A map of Echols County's Population by Race

Echols County, 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, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Echols 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, that probability was 51.4% in 2020 and 60.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Echols County is ranked the 153rd most populous county in Georgia, out of 159 counties. Echols County was ranked the 153rd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Echols County's White Population

2,155 residents of Echols County, or 58.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Echols County is higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Echols County ranks 75th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

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

Echols County is more White than neighboring Hamilton County (54.5% White), and Lowndes County (50.6% White). Echols County is less White than neighboring Clinch County (63.3% White), Lanier County (64.7% White), and Suwannee County (72.6% White).

Echols County's Black Population

232 residents of Echols County, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Echols County is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Echols County ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

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

Echols County is less Black than neighboring Hamilton County (30.4% Black), Clinch County (25.7% Black), Lanier County (24.2% Black), Lowndes County (37% Black), and Suwannee County (9.5% Black).

Echols County's Asian Population

294 residents of Echols County, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Echols County is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Echols County ranks 154th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

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

Echols County is more Asian than neighboring Hamilton County (0.6% Asian), Clinch County (0.3% Asian), Lanier County (1.2% Asian), Lowndes County (1.7% Asian), and Suwannee County (0.7% Asian).

Echols County's Hispanic Population

782 residents of Echols County, or 21.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Echols County is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Echols County ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

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

Echols County is more Hispanic than neighboring Hamilton County (11.5% Hispanic), Clinch County (6.6% Hispanic), Lanier County (7.4% Hispanic), Lowndes County (7.1% Hispanic), and Suwannee County (11.8% Hispanic).

Echols County's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Echols County, 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 is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Echols County ranks 5th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

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

Echols County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hamilton County (0.6% Native American/Other), Clinch County (1.1% Native American/Other), Lanier County (1% Native American/Other), Lowndes County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Suwannee County (0.6% Native American/Other).

Echols County's Multiracial Population

244 residents of Echols County, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Echols County is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Echols County ranks 126th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

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

Echols County is more Multiracial than neighboring Hamilton County (2.5% Multiracial), Clinch County (3% Multiracial), Lanier County (1.5% Multiracial), Lowndes County (3.2% Multiracial), and Suwannee County (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.