Epworth, GA Demographics
A map of Epworth's Population by Race
Epworth, Georgia has an estimated population of 1,994, a dramatic increase from the 668 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.9% White, 12.2% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Epworth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Epworth 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 Epworth, that probability was 23.5% in 2020 and 26.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Epworth is ranked the 301st 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). Epworth was ranked the 421st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Epworth's White Population
1,693 residents of Epworth, or 84.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Epworth is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Epworth ranks 80th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Epworth's White population has grown by an estimated 190.9%. White residents' share of Epworth's population has decreased from 87.1% to 84.9%.
Epworth is more White than neighboring McCaysville (84.8% White). Epworth is less White than neighboring Copperhill (95.1% White), Ducktown (90.6% White), Blue Ridge (89.9% White), and Mineral Bluff (97.3% White).
Epworth's Black Population
0 residents of Epworth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Epworth is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Epworth ranks 645th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Epworth's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Epworth's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.
Epworth is less Black than neighboring Ducktown (6.1% Black), and Blue Ridge (2.4% Black).
Epworth's Asian Population
0 residents of Epworth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Epworth is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Epworth ranks 177th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Epworth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Epworth's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.
Epworth is less Asian than neighboring McCaysville (0.1% Asian).
Epworth's Hispanic Population
244 residents of Epworth, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Epworth is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Epworth ranks 314th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Epworth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 617.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Epworth's population has increased from 5.1% to 12.2%.
Epworth is more Hispanic than neighboring McCaysville (9.2% Hispanic), Copperhill (0% Hispanic), Ducktown (2% Hispanic), Blue Ridge (7% Hispanic), and Mineral Bluff (0% Hispanic).
Epworth's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Epworth, 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 Epworth is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Epworth ranks 469th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Epworth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Epworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Epworth's Multiracial Population
57 residents of Epworth, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Epworth is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Epworth ranks 59th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Epworth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 58.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Epworth's population has decreased from 5.4% to 2.9%.
Epworth is more Multiracial than neighboring Ducktown (1.3% Multiracial), Blue Ridge (0.8% Multiracial), and Mineral Bluff (2.7% Multiracial). Epworth is less Multiracial than neighboring McCaysville (5.9% Multiracial), and Copperhill (4.9% 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.