Rayle, GA Demographics
A map of Rayle's Population by Race
Rayle, Georgia has an estimated population of 174, a large increase from the 158 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.4% White, 36.2% Asian, 22.4% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rayle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Rayle has become considerably 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 Rayle, that probability was 58.3% in 2020 and 67.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Rayle is ranked the 607th 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). Rayle was ranked the 612th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Rayle's White Population
65 residents of Rayle, or 37.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rayle is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Rayle ranks 373rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rayle's White population has declined by an estimated 24.4%. White residents' share of Rayle's population has decreased from 54.4% to 37.4%.
Rayle is more White than neighboring Washington (32.7% White), Tignall (28.6% White), and Woodville (21.2% White). Rayle is less White than neighboring Lexington (49% White), and Crawfordville (54.9% White).
Rayle's Black Population
39 residents of Rayle, or 22.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rayle is lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Rayle ranks 261st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rayle's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.8%. Black residents' share of Rayle's population has decreased from 34.2% to 22.4%.
Rayle is less Black than neighboring Washington (60.2% Black), Tignall (66.1% Black), Lexington (50.6% Black), Crawfordville (27.4% Black), and Woodville (75.5% Black).
Rayle's Asian Population
63 residents of Rayle, or 36.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rayle is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Rayle ranks 58th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rayle's Asian population has grown by an estimated 800.0%. Asian residents' share of Rayle's population has increased from 4.4% to 36.2%.
Rayle is more Asian than neighboring Washington (0% Asian), Tignall (0% Asian), Lexington (0% Asian), Crawfordville (0% Asian), and Woodville (0% Asian).
Rayle's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Rayle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rayle is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Rayle ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rayle's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rayle's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.
Rayle is less Hispanic than neighboring Washington (4.3% Hispanic), Lexington (0.4% Hispanic), Crawfordville (2.2% Hispanic), and Woodville (3.3% Hispanic).
Rayle's Native American/Other Population
2 residents of Rayle, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rayle is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Rayle ranks 549th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rayle's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Native American/Other residents' share of Rayle's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.1%.
Rayle is more Native American/Other than neighboring Washington (0% Native American/Other), Tignall (0.3% Native American/Other), Lexington (0% Native American/Other), Crawfordville (0.9% Native American/Other), and Woodville (0% Native American/Other).
Rayle's Multiracial Population
5 residents of Rayle, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rayle is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Rayle ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Rayle's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Rayle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.
Rayle is more Multiracial than neighboring Washington (2.8% Multiracial), Lexington (0% Multiracial), and Woodville (0% Multiracial). Rayle is less Multiracial than neighboring Tignall (5.1% Multiracial), and Crawfordville (14.6% 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.