Santa Claus, GA Demographics

A map of Santa Claus's Population by Race

Santa Claus, Georgia has an estimated population of 169, a large decrease from the 204 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.4% White, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Claus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santa Claus has become considerably less 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 Santa Claus, that probability was 34.9% in 2020 and 6.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santa Claus is ranked the 611th 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). Santa Claus was ranked the 584th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santa Claus's White Population

163 residents of Santa Claus, or 96.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Claus is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Santa Claus ranks 162nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Claus's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Santa Claus's population has increased from 79.4% to 96.4%.

Santa Claus is more White than neighboring Lyons (48.4% White), Vidalia (46.5% White), Higgston (53.8% White), and Alston (88.6% White). Santa Claus is less White than neighboring Ohoopee (100% White).

Santa Claus's Black Population

0 residents of Santa Claus, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Claus is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Santa Claus ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Claus's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Santa Claus's population has decreased from 13.7% to 0.0%.

Santa Claus is less Black than neighboring Lyons (36% Black), Vidalia (40.5% Black), Higgston (42.5% Black), and Alston (10% Black).

Santa Claus's Asian Population

0 residents of Santa Claus, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Claus is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Santa Claus ranks 528th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Claus's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Santa Claus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Santa Claus is less Asian than neighboring Lyons (0.4% Asian), and Vidalia (1.3% Asian).

Santa Claus's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Santa Claus, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Claus is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Claus ranks 384th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Claus's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Claus's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.6%.

Santa Claus is more Hispanic than neighboring Ohoopee (0% Hispanic), and Alston (0% Hispanic). Santa Claus is less Hispanic than neighboring Lyons (11.1% Hispanic), Vidalia (3.7% Hispanic), and Higgston (1.4% Hispanic).

Santa Claus's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Santa Claus, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santa Claus is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Claus ranks 29th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Claus's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Claus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Santa Claus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lyons (1% Native American/Other), Vidalia (0.3% Native American/Other), Ohoopee (0% Native American/Other), Higgston (0.3% Native American/Other), and Alston (0% Native American/Other).

Santa Claus's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Santa Claus, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Claus is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Claus ranks 598th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Claus's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Claus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Santa Claus is more Multiracial than neighboring Ohoopee (0% Multiracial), and Alston (1.4% Multiracial). Santa Claus is less Multiracial than neighboring Lyons (3.2% Multiracial), Vidalia (7.7% Multiracial), and Higgston (2.1% 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.