Fitzgerald, GA Demographics

A map of Fitzgerald's Population by Race

Fitzgerald, Georgia has an estimated population of 8,918, a less than 1% change from the 9,006 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.0% Black, 45.2% White, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fitzgerald, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fitzgerald has become less 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 Fitzgerald, that probability was 57.1% in 2020 and 53.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fitzgerald is ranked the 123rd 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). Fitzgerald was ranked the 121st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fitzgerald's White Population

4,027 residents of Fitzgerald, or 45.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fitzgerald is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Fitzgerald ranks 511th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fitzgerald's White population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. White residents' share of Fitzgerald's population has increased from 37.7% to 45.2%.

Fitzgerald is more White than neighboring Ocilla (28.2% White), Ambrose (39% White), Rhine (21.1% White), and Abbeville (31.9% White). Fitzgerald is less White than neighboring Rebecca (90.8% White).

Fitzgerald's Black Population

4,549 residents of Fitzgerald, or 51.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fitzgerald is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Fitzgerald ranks 129th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fitzgerald's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. Black residents' share of Fitzgerald's population has decreased from 53.3% to 51.0%.

Fitzgerald is more Black than neighboring Rebecca (5.6% Black), and Ambrose (28.8% Black). Fitzgerald is less Black than neighboring Ocilla (68.5% Black), Rhine (67.8% Black), and Abbeville (57.2% Black).

Fitzgerald's Asian Population

74 residents of Fitzgerald, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fitzgerald is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Fitzgerald ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fitzgerald's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Fitzgerald's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Fitzgerald is more Asian than neighboring Ocilla (0.3% Asian), Rebecca (0% Asian), Ambrose (0% Asian), Rhine (0% Asian), and Abbeville (0% Asian).

Fitzgerald's Hispanic Population

222 residents of Fitzgerald, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fitzgerald is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Fitzgerald ranks 346th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fitzgerald's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 44.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Fitzgerald's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.5%.

Fitzgerald is more Hispanic than neighboring Ocilla (0.5% Hispanic). Fitzgerald is less Hispanic than neighboring Rebecca (3.5% Hispanic), Ambrose (18.3% Hispanic), Rhine (10.4% Hispanic), and Abbeville (6.2% Hispanic).

Fitzgerald's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Fitzgerald, 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 Fitzgerald is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Fitzgerald ranks 186th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fitzgerald's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fitzgerald's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Fitzgerald is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ocilla (0% Native American/Other), Rebecca (0% Native American/Other), Ambrose (0% Native American/Other), Rhine (0% Native American/Other), and Abbeville (0% Native American/Other).

Fitzgerald's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Fitzgerald, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fitzgerald is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Fitzgerald ranks 404th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fitzgerald's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 91.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Fitzgerald's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.3%.

Fitzgerald is more Multiracial than neighboring Rebecca (0% Multiracial). Fitzgerald is less Multiracial than neighboring Ocilla (2.5% Multiracial), Ambrose (13.9% Multiracial), Rhine (0.6% Multiracial), and Abbeville (4.7% 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.