Social Circle, GA Demographics

A map of Social Circle's Population by Race

Social Circle, Georgia has an estimated population of 5,217, an increase from the 4,974 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.2% White, 36.2% Black, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Social Circle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Social Circle 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 Social Circle, that probability was 53.0% in 2020 and 55.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Social Circle is ranked the 166th 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). Social Circle was ranked the 165th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Social Circle's White Population

2,930 residents of Social Circle, or 56.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Social Circle is higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Social Circle ranks 334th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Social Circle's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Social Circle's population has decreased from 60.0% to 56.2%.

Social Circle is more White than neighboring Rutledge (47.3% White), and Covington (39.3% White). Social Circle is less White than neighboring Jersey (100% White), Mansfield (81.6% White), and Newborn (70% White).

Social Circle's Black Population

1,888 residents of Social Circle, or 36.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Social Circle is higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Social Circle ranks 270th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Social Circle's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. Black residents' share of Social Circle's population has increased from 32.9% to 36.2%.

Social Circle is more Black than neighboring Jersey (0% Black), Mansfield (7.1% Black), and Newborn (16.1% Black). Social Circle is less Black than neighboring Rutledge (46.7% Black), and Covington (49.1% Black).

Social Circle's Asian Population

0 residents of Social Circle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Social Circle is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Social Circle ranks 347th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Social Circle's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Social Circle's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Social Circle is less Asian than neighboring Covington (0.4% Asian).

Social Circle's Hispanic Population

180 residents of Social Circle, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Social Circle is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Social Circle ranks 521st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Social Circle's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 52.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Social Circle's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.5%.

Social Circle is more Hispanic than neighboring Jersey (0% Hispanic), and Mansfield (2.6% Hispanic). Social Circle is less Hispanic than neighboring Rutledge (5% Hispanic), Newborn (6.1% Hispanic), and Covington (7.9% Hispanic).

Social Circle's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Social Circle, 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 Social Circle is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Social Circle ranks 246th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Social Circle's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Social Circle's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Social Circle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mansfield (1.6% Native American/Other), and Covington (0.3% Native American/Other).

Social Circle's Multiracial Population

219 residents of Social Circle, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Social Circle is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Social Circle ranks 320th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Social Circle's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 30.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Social Circle's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.2%.

Social Circle is more Multiracial than neighboring Rutledge (0.9% Multiracial), Jersey (0% Multiracial), and Covington (3% Multiracial). Social Circle is less Multiracial than neighboring Mansfield (7.1% Multiracial), and Newborn (7.8% 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.