Pendergrass, GA Demographics

A map of Pendergrass's Population by Race

Pendergrass, Georgia has an estimated population of 3,435, a dramatic increase from the 1,692 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.3% White, 23.8% Hispanic, 17.8% Black, 4.7% Asian, 3.7% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pendergrass, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pendergrass has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Pendergrass, that probability was 61.7% in 2020 and 66.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pendergrass is ranked the 219th 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). Pendergrass was ranked the 303rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pendergrass's White Population

1,694 residents of Pendergrass, or 49.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pendergrass is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Pendergrass ranks 349th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendergrass's White population has grown by an estimated 74.5%. White residents' share of Pendergrass's population has decreased from 57.4% to 49.3%.

Pendergrass is less White than neighboring Talmo (83.5% White), Jefferson (74.8% White), Hoschton (71.9% White), Braselton (71.3% White), and Gillsville (93.4% White).

Pendergrass's Black Population

613 residents of Pendergrass, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pendergrass is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Pendergrass ranks 434th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendergrass's Black population has grown by an estimated 164.2%. Black residents' share of Pendergrass's population has increased from 13.7% to 17.8%.

Pendergrass is more Black than neighboring Talmo (0.5% Black), Jefferson (9.7% Black), Hoschton (8.1% Black), Braselton (7.5% Black), and Gillsville (0.9% Black).

Pendergrass's Asian Population

163 residents of Pendergrass, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pendergrass is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Pendergrass ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendergrass's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.1%. Asian residents' share of Pendergrass's population has decreased from 7.0% to 4.7%.

Pendergrass is more Asian than neighboring Talmo (0.8% Asian), Jefferson (2.1% Asian), Hoschton (3.3% Asian), and Gillsville (0% Asian). Pendergrass is less Asian than neighboring Braselton (5.1% Asian).

Pendergrass's Hispanic Population

818 residents of Pendergrass, or 23.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pendergrass is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Pendergrass ranks 64th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendergrass's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 185.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Pendergrass's population has increased from 17.0% to 23.8%.

Pendergrass is more Hispanic than neighboring Talmo (13.8% Hispanic), Jefferson (10.2% Hispanic), Hoschton (11.3% Hispanic), Braselton (13.2% Hispanic), and Gillsville (5.7% Hispanic).

Pendergrass's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Pendergrass, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pendergrass is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Pendergrass ranks 110th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendergrass's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 17.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pendergrass's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Pendergrass is more Native American/Other than neighboring Talmo (0% Native American/Other), Hoschton (0% Native American/Other), Braselton (0.1% Native American/Other), and Gillsville (0% Native American/Other).

Pendergrass's Multiracial Population

127 residents of Pendergrass, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pendergrass is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Pendergrass ranks 211th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendergrass's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 89.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Pendergrass's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Pendergrass is more Multiracial than neighboring Talmo (1.4% Multiracial), Jefferson (2.6% Multiracial), Braselton (2.8% Multiracial), and Gillsville (0% Multiracial). Pendergrass is less Multiracial than neighboring Hoschton (5.4% 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.