Port Wentworth, GA Demographics

A map of Port Wentworth's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	5,690	5,061	44.1%	46.5%
White	5,101	3,981	39.6%	36.6%
Hispanic	1,697	1,105	13.2%	10.2%
Native American/Other	249	102	1.9%	0.9%
Multiracial	85	498	0.7%	4.6%
Asian	70	131	0.5%	1.2%

Port Wentworth, Georgia has an estimated population of 12,892, a large increase from the 10,878 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.1% Black, 39.6% White, 13.2% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, 0.7% Multiracial, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Wentworth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Wentworth 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 Port Wentworth, that probability was 63.7% in 2020 and 63.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Wentworth is ranked the 98th 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). Port Wentworth was ranked the 103rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Wentworth's White Population

5,101 residents of Port Wentworth, or 39.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Wentworth is lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Port Wentworth ranks 522nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Wentworth's White population has grown by an estimated 28.1%. White residents' share of Port Wentworth's population has increased from 36.6% to 39.6%.

Port Wentworth is more White than neighboring Garden City (36.2% White), and Savannah (34.6% White). Port Wentworth is less White than neighboring Rincon (62.8% White), Pooler (50.7% White), and Bloomingdale (63.8% White).

Port Wentworth's Black Population

5,690 residents of Port Wentworth, or 44.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Wentworth is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Port Wentworth ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Wentworth's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. Black residents' share of Port Wentworth's population has decreased from 46.5% to 44.1%.

Port Wentworth is more Black than neighboring Rincon (22% Black), Pooler (31.2% Black), Garden City (39.3% Black), and Bloomingdale (17.8% Black). Port Wentworth is less Black than neighboring Savannah (50.9% Black).

Port Wentworth's Asian Population

70 residents of Port Wentworth, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Wentworth is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Port Wentworth ranks 214th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Wentworth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.6%. Asian residents' share of Port Wentworth's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.5%.

Port Wentworth is less Asian than neighboring Rincon (2.3% Asian), Pooler (4.1% Asian), Garden City (1.6% Asian), Bloomingdale (2.8% Asian), and Savannah (2.9% Asian).

Port Wentworth's Hispanic Population

1,697 residents of Port Wentworth, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Wentworth is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Port Wentworth ranks 137th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Wentworth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 53.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Wentworth's population has increased from 10.2% to 13.2%.

Port Wentworth is more Hispanic than neighboring Rincon (7.7% Hispanic), Pooler (6% Hispanic), Bloomingdale (5.8% Hispanic), and Savannah (7.5% Hispanic). Port Wentworth is less Hispanic than neighboring Garden City (18.6% Hispanic).

Port Wentworth's Native American/Other Population

249 residents of Port Wentworth, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Wentworth is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Wentworth ranks 126th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Wentworth's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 144.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Wentworth's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.9%.

Port Wentworth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rincon (0.4% Native American/Other), Pooler (1.3% Native American/Other), Garden City (0.3% Native American/Other), Bloomingdale (0.1% Native American/Other), and Savannah (0.7% Native American/Other).

Port Wentworth's Multiracial Population

85 residents of Port Wentworth, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Wentworth is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Port Wentworth ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Wentworth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 82.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Wentworth's population has decreased from 4.6% to 0.7%.

Port Wentworth is less Multiracial than neighboring Rincon (4.7% Multiracial), Pooler (6.6% Multiracial), Garden City (4.1% Multiracial), Bloomingdale (9.8% Multiracial), and Savannah (3.4% 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.