Miller County Demographics

A map of Miller County's Population by Race

Miller County, Georgia has an estimated population of 5,850, a slight decrease from the 6,000 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.9% White, 28.2% Black, 3.3% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, 1.3% Multiracial, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Miller County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Miller 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 Miller County, that probability was 48.1% in 2020 and 49.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Miller County is ranked the 147th most populous county in Georgia, out of 159 counties. Miller County was ranked the 147th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Miller County's White Population

3,796 residents of Miller County, or 64.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Miller County is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Miller County ranks 61st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Miller County's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Miller County's population has decreased from 65.8% to 64.9%.

Miller County is more White than neighboring Early County (41.1% White), Seminole County (61.9% White), Decatur County (48.5% White), Baker County (50.9% White), and Calhoun County (32.7% White).

Miller County's Black Population

1,648 residents of Miller County, or 28.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Miller County is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Miller County ranks 67th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Miller County's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Black residents' share of Miller County's population has decreased from 29.1% to 28.2%.

Miller County is less Black than neighboring Early County (53.2% Black), Seminole County (33.5% Black), Decatur County (41.9% Black), Baker County (36.8% Black), and Calhoun County (58.4% Black).

Miller County's Asian Population

52 residents of Miller County, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Miller County is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Miller County ranks 116th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Miller County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Miller County's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Miller County is more Asian than neighboring Early County (0.4% Asian), Seminole County (0.5% Asian), Decatur County (0.7% Asian), and Calhoun County (0.4% Asian). Miller County is less Asian than neighboring Baker County (6% Asian).

Miller County's Hispanic Population

194 residents of Miller County, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Miller County is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Miller County ranks 136th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Miller County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 42.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Miller County's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.3%.

Miller County is more Hispanic than neighboring Early County (0.6% Hispanic), and Seminole County (3.1% Hispanic). Miller County is less Hispanic than neighboring Decatur County (7.1% Hispanic), Baker County (4.2% Hispanic), and Calhoun County (5.5% Hispanic).

Miller County's Native American/Other Population

85 residents of Miller County, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Miller County is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Miller County ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Miller County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 466.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Miller County's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.5%.

Miller County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Early County (0.1% Native American/Other), Seminole County (0.2% Native American/Other), Decatur County (0.1% Native American/Other), Baker County (0.1% Native American/Other), and Calhoun County (0.4% Native American/Other).

Miller County's Multiracial Population

75 residents of Miller County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Miller County is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Miller County ranks 138th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Miller County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Miller County's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.3%.

Miller County is more Multiracial than neighboring Seminole County (1% Multiracial). Miller County is less Multiracial than neighboring Early County (4.6% Multiracial), Decatur County (1.7% Multiracial), Baker County (1.9% Multiracial), and Calhoun County (2.6% 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.