Georgia Demographics
A map of Georgia's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,362,156 | 50.1% |
Black | 3,278,119 | 30.6% |
Hispanic | 1,123,457 | 10.5% |
Asian | 475,680 | 4.4% |
Multiracial | 390,133 | 3.6% |
Native American/Other | 82,363 | 0.8% |
Georgia had a population of 10,711,908 in 2020. It was 50.1% White, 30.6% Black, 4.4% Asian, 10.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Georgia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Georgia is the 8th most populous state in the United States.
Georgia's White Population
5,362,156 residents of Georgia identify as White, or 50.1%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Georgia is #44 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Georgia is less White than neighboring South Carolina (62.1% White), Alabama (63.1% White), Florida (51.5% White), Tennessee (70.9% White), and North Carolina (60.5% White).
Georgia's Black Population
3,278,119 residents of Georgia identify as Black, or 30.6%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Georgia is #4 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Georgia is more Black than neighboring South Carolina (24.8% Black), Alabama (25.6% Black), Florida (14.5% Black), Tennessee (15.7% Black), and North Carolina (20.2% Black).
Georgia's Asian Population
475,680 residents of Georgia identify as Asian, or 4.4%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Georgia is #17 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Georgia is more Asian than neighboring South Carolina (1.7% Asian), Alabama (1.5% Asian), Florida (2.9% Asian), Tennessee (1.9% Asian), and North Carolina (3.3% Asian).
Georgia's Hispanic Population
1,123,457 residents of Georgia identify as Hispanic, or 10.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Georgia is #26 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Georgia is more Hispanic than neighboring South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic), Alabama (5.3% Hispanic), and Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Georgia is less Hispanic than neighboring Florida (26.5% Hispanic), and North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic).
Georgia's Native American/Other Population
82,363 residents of Georgia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Georgia is #38 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Georgia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Georgia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Florida (0.9% Native American/Other), and North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other).
Georgia's Multiracial Population
390,133 residents of Georgia identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Georgia is #41 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Georgia is less Multiracial than neighboring South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial), Alabama (3.7% Multiracial), Florida (3.7% Multiracial), Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial), and North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.