Putney, GA Demographics

A map of Putney's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	1,437	1,237	45.6%	43.1%
White	1,394	1,430	44.3%	49.8%
Multiracial	185	85	5.9%	3.0%
Hispanic	93	83	3.0%	2.9%
Asian	41	4	1.3%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	30	0.0%	1.0%

Putney, Georgia has an estimated population of 3,150, an increase from the 2,869 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.6% Black, 44.3% White, 5.9% Multiracial, 3.0% Hispanic, 1.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Putney, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Putney 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 Putney, that probability was 56.4% in 2020 and 59.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Putney is ranked the 234th 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). Putney was ranked the 241st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Putney's White Population

1,394 residents of Putney, or 44.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Putney is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Putney ranks 408th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putney's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Putney's population has decreased from 49.8% to 44.3%.

Putney is more White than neighboring Baconton (31.9% White), Albany (17.4% White), and Camilla (15.1% White). Putney is less White than neighboring Sale City (65.4% White), and Doerun (50.1% White).

Putney's Black Population

1,437 residents of Putney, or 45.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Putney is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Putney ranks 200th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putney's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.2%. Black residents' share of Putney's population has increased from 43.1% to 45.6%.

Putney is more Black than neighboring Sale City (28.9% Black), and Doerun (31.3% Black). Putney is less Black than neighboring Baconton (62.8% Black), Albany (76.4% Black), and Camilla (69.8% Black).

Putney's Asian Population

41 residents of Putney, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Putney is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Putney ranks 514th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putney's Asian population has grown by an estimated 925.0%. Asian residents' share of Putney's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.3%.

Putney is more Asian than neighboring Baconton (0% Asian), Albany (0.6% Asian), Sale City (0% Asian), Doerun (0.5% Asian), and Camilla (0% Asian).

Putney's Hispanic Population

93 residents of Putney, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Putney is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Putney ranks 467th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putney's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Putney's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Putney is more Hispanic than neighboring Baconton (2.4% Hispanic), Albany (2.7% Hispanic), and Sale City (0% Hispanic). Putney is less Hispanic than neighboring Doerun (15.9% Hispanic), and Camilla (8.4% Hispanic).

Putney's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Putney, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Putney is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Putney ranks 95th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putney's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Putney's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Putney is less Native American/Other than neighboring Albany (0.4% Native American/Other).

Putney's Multiracial Population

185 residents of Putney, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Putney is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Putney ranks 388th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putney's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 117.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Putney's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.9%.

Putney is more Multiracial than neighboring Baconton (2.9% Multiracial), Albany (2.5% Multiracial), Sale City (5.7% Multiracial), and Doerun (2.2% Multiracial). Putney is less Multiracial than neighboring Camilla (6.7% 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.