Pooler, GA Demographics

A map of Pooler's Population by Race

Pooler, Georgia has an estimated population of 28,466, a large increase from the 25,711 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.7% White, 31.2% Black, 6.6% Multiracial, 6.0% Hispanic, 4.1% Asian, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pooler, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pooler has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Pooler, that probability was 64.2% in 2020 and 63.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pooler is ranked the 45th 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). Pooler was ranked the 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pooler's White Population

14,427 residents of Pooler, or 50.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pooler is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Pooler ranks 389th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pooler's White population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Pooler's population has decreased from 52.2% to 50.7%.

Pooler is more White than neighboring Garden City (36.2% White), Savannah (34.6% White), and Port Wentworth (39.6% White). Pooler is less White than neighboring Bloomingdale (63.8% White), and Henderson (72.2% White).

Pooler's Black Population

8,890 residents of Pooler, or 31.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pooler is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Pooler ranks 315th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pooler's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.4%. Black residents' share of Pooler's population has increased from 26.5% to 31.2%.

Pooler is more Black than neighboring Bloomingdale (17.8% Black), and Henderson (16.2% Black). Pooler is less Black than neighboring Garden City (39.3% Black), Savannah (50.9% Black), and Port Wentworth (44.1% Black).

Pooler's Asian Population

1,178 residents of Pooler, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pooler is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Pooler ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pooler's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. Asian residents' share of Pooler's population has decreased from 6.0% to 4.1%.

Pooler is more Asian than neighboring Bloomingdale (2.8% Asian), Garden City (1.6% Asian), Savannah (2.9% Asian), and Port Wentworth (0.5% Asian). Pooler is less Asian than neighboring Henderson (5% Asian).

Pooler's Hispanic Population

1,721 residents of Pooler, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pooler is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Pooler ranks 156th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pooler's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Pooler's population has decreased from 9.3% to 6.0%.

Pooler is more Hispanic than neighboring Bloomingdale (5.8% Hispanic), and Henderson (1.5% Hispanic). Pooler is less Hispanic than neighboring Garden City (18.6% Hispanic), Savannah (7.5% Hispanic), and Port Wentworth (13.2% Hispanic).

Pooler's Native American/Other Population

361 residents of Pooler, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pooler is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Pooler ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pooler's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pooler's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Pooler is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bloomingdale (0.1% Native American/Other), Garden City (0.3% Native American/Other), Henderson (0% Native American/Other), and Savannah (0.7% Native American/Other). Pooler is less Native American/Other than neighboring Port Wentworth (1.9% Native American/Other).

Pooler's Multiracial Population

1,889 residents of Pooler, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pooler is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Pooler ranks 109th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pooler's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Pooler's population has increased from 4.7% to 6.6%.

Pooler is more Multiracial than neighboring Garden City (4.1% Multiracial), Henderson (5.1% Multiracial), Savannah (3.4% Multiracial), and Port Wentworth (0.7% Multiracial). Pooler is less Multiracial than neighboring Bloomingdale (9.8% 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.