Irondale, GA Demographics

A map of Irondale's Population by Race

Irondale, Georgia has an estimated population of 9,185, an increase from the 8,740 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.5% Black, 16.2% Hispanic, 8.8% White, 2.2% Native American/Other, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Irondale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Irondale 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 Irondale, that probability was 47.9% in 2020 and 45.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Irondale is ranked the 120th 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). Irondale was ranked the 126th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Irondale's White Population

806 residents of Irondale, or 8.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Irondale is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Irondale ranks 660th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondale's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Irondale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.8%.

Irondale is more White than neighboring Lovejoy (5.3% White), Riverdale (3.4% White), and Morrow (8.7% White). Irondale is less White than neighboring Bonanza (19.4% White), and Jonesboro (21.3% White).

Irondale's Black Population

6,563 residents of Irondale, or 71.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Irondale is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Irondale ranks 46th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondale's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Black residents' share of Irondale's population has increased from 69.6% to 71.5%.

Irondale is more Black than neighboring Bonanza (62.9% Black), Jonesboro (56% Black), and Morrow (31.4% Black). Irondale is less Black than neighboring Lovejoy (81.6% Black), and Riverdale (73.6% Black).

Irondale's Asian Population

0 residents of Irondale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Irondale is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Irondale ranks 207th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Irondale's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Irondale is less Asian than neighboring Bonanza (3.5% Asian), Jonesboro (6.6% Asian), Lovejoy (0.2% Asian), Riverdale (7.3% Asian), and Morrow (29.2% Asian).

Irondale's Hispanic Population

1,490 residents of Irondale, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Irondale is higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Irondale ranks 67th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondale's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Irondale's population has decreased from 16.9% to 16.2%.

Irondale is more Hispanic than neighboring Bonanza (12.3% Hispanic), Jonesboro (8.1% Hispanic), Lovejoy (10% Hispanic), and Riverdale (12.9% Hispanic). Irondale is less Hispanic than neighboring Morrow (30% Hispanic).

Irondale's Native American/Other Population

199 residents of Irondale, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Irondale is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Irondale ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 123.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Irondale's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.2%.

Irondale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bonanza (0% Native American/Other), Lovejoy (1.2% Native American/Other), Riverdale (0.7% Native American/Other), and Morrow (0% Native American/Other). Irondale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jonesboro (5.4% Native American/Other).

Irondale's Multiracial Population

127 residents of Irondale, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Irondale is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Irondale ranks 485th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Irondale's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.4%.

Irondale is more Multiracial than neighboring Morrow (0.6% Multiracial). Irondale is less Multiracial than neighboring Bonanza (1.9% Multiracial), Jonesboro (2.6% Multiracial), Lovejoy (1.8% Multiracial), and Riverdale (2% 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.