Girard, GA Demographics

A map of Girard's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	67	52	48.9%	28.3%
White	58	118	42.3%	64.1%
Multiracial	12	9	8.8%	4.9%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.5%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	1.1%

Girard, Georgia has an estimated population of 137, a large decrease from the 184 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.9% Black, 42.3% White, 8.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Girard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Girard has become considerably 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 Girard, that probability was 50.6% in 2020 and 57.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Girard is ranked the 623rd 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). Girard was ranked the 601st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Girard's White Population

58 residents of Girard, or 42.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Girard is lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Girard ranks 300th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Girard's White population has declined by an estimated 50.8%. White residents' share of Girard's population has decreased from 64.1% to 42.3%.

Girard is more White than neighboring Hiltonia (15.9% White), and Sylvania (39.7% White). Girard is less White than neighboring Sardis (43.6% White), Perkins (100% White), and Jackson (64.8% White).

Girard's Black Population

67 residents of Girard, or 48.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Girard is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Girard ranks 300th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Girard's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.8%. Black residents' share of Girard's population has increased from 28.3% to 48.9%.

Girard is more Black than neighboring Perkins (0% Black), and Jackson (29.7% Black). Girard is less Black than neighboring Sardis (52.2% Black), Hiltonia (82.7% Black), and Sylvania (54.5% Black).

Girard's Asian Population

0 residents of Girard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Girard is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Girard ranks 367th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Girard's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Girard's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Girard is less Asian than neighboring Jackson (0.4% Asian).

Girard's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Girard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Girard is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Girard ranks 620th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Girard's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Girard's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Girard is less Hispanic than neighboring Sardis (2.7% Hispanic), Jackson (0.9% Hispanic), and Sylvania (3.2% Hispanic).

Girard's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Girard, 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 Girard is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Girard ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Girard's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Girard's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Girard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jackson (1% Native American/Other).

Girard's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Girard, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Girard is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Girard ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Girard's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Girard's population has increased from 4.9% to 8.8%.

Girard is more Multiracial than neighboring Sardis (1.4% Multiracial), Hiltonia (1.4% Multiracial), Perkins (0% Multiracial), Jackson (3.2% Multiracial), and Sylvania (2.5% 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.