Georgia Demographics

A map of Georgia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,373,950	5,362,156	49.1%	50.1%
Black	3,362,270	3,278,119	30.7%	30.6%
Hispanic	1,204,616	1,123,457	11.0%	10.5%
Asian	491,422	475,680	4.5%	4.4%
Multiracial	428,936	390,133	3.9%	3.6%
Native American/Other	79,213	82,363	0.7%	0.8%

Georgia has an estimated population of 10,940,407, a slight increase from the 10,711,908 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.1% White, 30.7% Black, 11.0% Hispanic, 4.5% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Georgia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Georgia has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Georgia, that probability was 64.1% in 2020 and 64.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Georgia is ranked the 8th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Georgia was ranked the 8th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Georgia's White Population

5,373,950 residents of Georgia, or 49.1% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Georgia is 44th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgia's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Georgia's population has decreased from 50.1% to 49.1%.

Georgia is less White than neighboring South Carolina (61.9% White). Alabama (63.4% White). Florida (50.4% White). Tennessee (71% White). and North Carolina (60% White).

Georgia's Black Population

3,362,270 residents of Georgia, or 30.7% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Georgia is 4th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgia's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Black residents' share of Georgia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 30.7%.

Georgia is more Black than neighboring South Carolina (24.6% Black), Alabama (25.6% Black), Florida (14.6% Black), Tennessee (15.4% Black), and North Carolina (20% Black).

Georgia's Asian Population

491,422 residents of Georgia, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Georgia is 17th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. Asian residents' share of Georgia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Georgia is more Asian than neighboring South Carolina (1.7% Asian), Alabama (1.4% Asian), Florida (2.9% Asian), Tennessee (1.9% Asian), and North Carolina (3.3% Asian).

Georgia's Hispanic Population

1,204,616 residents of Georgia, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Georgia is 26th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Georgia's population has increased from 10.5% to 11.0%.

Georgia is more Hispanic than neighboring South Carolina (7.4% Hispanic), Alabama (5.6% Hispanic), and Tennessee (7.4% Hispanic). Georgia is less Hispanic than neighboring Florida (27.4% Hispanic), and North Carolina (11.3% Hispanic),

Georgia's Native American/Other Population

79,213 residents of Georgia, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Georgia is 38th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Georgia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Georgia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Georgia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Florida (0.8% Native American/Other). and North Carolina (1.4% Native American/Other).

Georgia's Multiracial Population

428,936 residents of Georgia, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Georgia is 41st in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Georgia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Georgia is more Multiracial than neighboring South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial), Alabama (3.3% Multiracial), Florida (3.8% Multiracial), and Tennessee (3.7% Multiracial). Georgia is less Multiracial than neighboring North Carolina (4.1% 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.