Ephesus, GA Demographics

A map of Ephesus's Population by Race

Ephesus, Georgia has an estimated population of 642, a dramatic increase from the 471 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.2% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ephesus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ephesus 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 Ephesus, that probability was 12.9% in 2020 and 14.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ephesus is ranked the 465th 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). Ephesus was ranked the 475th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ephesus's White Population

592 residents of Ephesus, or 92.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ephesus is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Ephesus ranks 17th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephesus's White population has grown by an estimated 34.9%. White residents' share of Ephesus's population has decreased from 93.2% to 92.2%.

Ephesus is more White than neighboring Bowdon (75.8% White), and Roopville (85% White). Ephesus is less White than neighboring Graham (100% White), Woodland (94.6% White), and Ranburne (93.3% White).

Ephesus's Black Population

0 residents of Ephesus, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ephesus is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Ephesus ranks 655th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephesus's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Ephesus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ephesus is less Black than neighboring Bowdon (15.7% Black), Roopville (7.9% Black), and Woodland (1.6% Black).

Ephesus's Asian Population

1 residents of Ephesus, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ephesus is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Ephesus ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephesus's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Ephesus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Ephesus is more Asian than neighboring Graham (0% Asian), Bowdon (0% Asian), Roopville (0% Asian), Woodland (0% Asian), and Ranburne (0% Asian).

Ephesus's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Ephesus, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ephesus is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Ephesus ranks 562nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephesus's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 255.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ephesus's population has increased from 1.9% to 5.0%.

Ephesus is more Hispanic than neighboring Graham (0% Hispanic), Bowdon (2.5% Hispanic), Woodland (2.5% Hispanic), and Ranburne (4.1% Hispanic). Ephesus is less Hispanic than neighboring Roopville (6.2% Hispanic).

Ephesus's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Ephesus, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ephesus is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Ephesus ranks 549th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephesus's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Native American/Other residents' share of Ephesus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Ephesus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Graham (0% Native American/Other), Bowdon (0% Native American/Other), Roopville (0% Native American/Other), and Woodland (0% Native American/Other). Ephesus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ranburne (0.7% Native American/Other).

Ephesus's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Ephesus, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ephesus is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Ephesus ranks 136th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephesus's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Ephesus's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.3%.

Ephesus is more Multiracial than neighboring Graham (0% Multiracial), Roopville (0.9% Multiracial), Woodland (1.3% Multiracial), and Ranburne (1.8% Multiracial). Ephesus is less Multiracial than neighboring Bowdon (6% 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.