Milledgeville, GA Demographics

A map of Milledgeville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,083	8,055	48.3%	47.2%
Black	6,948	7,685	41.5%	45.0%
Hispanic	720	555	4.3%	3.3%
Asian	570	280	3.4%	1.6%
Multiracial	253	339	1.5%	2.0%
Native American/Other	174	156	1.0%	0.9%

Milledgeville, Georgia has an estimated population of 16,748, a slight decrease from the 17,070 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.3% White, 41.5% Black, 4.3% Hispanic, 3.4% Asian, 1.5% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Milledgeville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Milledgeville has become 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 Milledgeville, that probability was 57.3% in 2020 and 59.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milledgeville is ranked the 77th 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). Milledgeville was ranked the 68th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milledgeville's White Population

8,083 residents of Milledgeville, or 48.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milledgeville is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Milledgeville ranks 443rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milledgeville's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Milledgeville's population has increased from 47.2% to 48.3%.

Milledgeville is more White than neighboring Hardwick (19.5% White), Gordon (47.9% White), and McIntyre (34.1% White). Milledgeville is less White than neighboring Crooked Creek (58.8% White), and Ivey (74.2% White).

Milledgeville's Black Population

6,948 residents of Milledgeville, or 41.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milledgeville is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Milledgeville ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milledgeville's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Black residents' share of Milledgeville's population has decreased from 45.0% to 41.5%.

Milledgeville is more Black than neighboring Crooked Creek (0% Black), and Ivey (13.1% Black). Milledgeville is less Black than neighboring Hardwick (72.5% Black), Gordon (47.1% Black), and McIntyre (44.9% Black).

Milledgeville's Asian Population

570 residents of Milledgeville, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milledgeville is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Milledgeville ranks 164th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milledgeville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 103.6%. Asian residents' share of Milledgeville's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.4%.

Milledgeville is more Asian than neighboring Hardwick (0% Asian), Crooked Creek (2.5% Asian), Gordon (0% Asian), and McIntyre (0% Asian). Milledgeville is less Asian than neighboring Ivey (4.6% Asian).

Milledgeville's Hispanic Population

720 residents of Milledgeville, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milledgeville is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Milledgeville ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milledgeville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Milledgeville's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.3%.

Milledgeville is more Hispanic than neighboring Hardwick (1.3% Hispanic), Crooked Creek (3.8% Hispanic), Ivey (2.1% Hispanic), and Gordon (2.6% Hispanic). Milledgeville is less Hispanic than neighboring McIntyre (21% Hispanic).

Milledgeville's Native American/Other Population

174 residents of Milledgeville, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Milledgeville is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Milledgeville ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milledgeville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milledgeville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Milledgeville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hardwick (0% Native American/Other), Crooked Creek (0% Native American/Other), Gordon (0.1% Native American/Other), and McIntyre (0% Native American/Other). Milledgeville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ivey (2.1% Native American/Other).

Milledgeville's Multiracial Population

253 residents of Milledgeville, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milledgeville is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Milledgeville ranks 541st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milledgeville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Milledgeville's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.5%.

Milledgeville is more Multiracial than neighboring McIntyre (0% Multiracial). Milledgeville is less Multiracial than neighboring Hardwick (6.6% Multiracial), Crooked Creek (35% Multiracial), Ivey (4% Multiracial), and Gordon (2.2% 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.