Soperton, GA Demographics

A map of Soperton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	1,664	1,643	57.2%	56.9%
White	1,093	1,097	37.6%	38.0%
Hispanic	67	71	2.3%	2.5%
Multiracial	60	62	2.1%	2.1%
Native American/Other	24	10	0.8%	0.3%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.2%

Soperton, Georgia has an estimated population of 2,908, a less than 1% change from the 2,889 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.2% Black, 37.6% White, 2.3% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Soperton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Soperton is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Soperton, that probability was 53.1% in 2020 and 53.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Soperton is ranked the 250th 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). Soperton was ranked the 239th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Soperton's White Population

1,093 residents of Soperton, or 37.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Soperton is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Soperton ranks 508th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soperton's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Soperton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 37.6%.

Soperton is less White than neighboring Tarrytown (74.6% White), Adrian (67.6% White), Norristown (100% White), Ailey (65.8% White), and Mount Vernon (40.3% White).

Soperton's Black Population

1,664 residents of Soperton, or 57.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Soperton is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Soperton ranks 109th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soperton's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Black residents' share of Soperton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 57.2%.

Soperton is more Black than neighboring Tarrytown (3.5% Black), Adrian (27.8% Black), Norristown (0% Black), Ailey (25.4% Black), and Mount Vernon (49% Black).

Soperton's Asian Population

0 residents of Soperton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Soperton is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Soperton ranks 497th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soperton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Soperton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Soperton is less Asian than neighboring Ailey (0.6% Asian), and Mount Vernon (1.7% Asian).

Soperton's Hispanic Population

67 residents of Soperton, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Soperton is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Soperton ranks 513th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soperton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Soperton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Soperton is more Hispanic than neighboring Adrian (0.5% Hispanic), and Norristown (0% Hispanic). Soperton is less Hispanic than neighboring Tarrytown (21.8% Hispanic), Ailey (4.9% Hispanic), and Mount Vernon (2.7% Hispanic).

Soperton's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Soperton, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Soperton is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Soperton ranks 444th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soperton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Soperton's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.8%.

Soperton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tarrytown (0% Native American/Other), Adrian (0% Native American/Other), Norristown (0% Native American/Other), Ailey (0.2% Native American/Other), and Mount Vernon (0% Native American/Other).

Soperton's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Soperton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Soperton is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Soperton ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soperton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Soperton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Soperton is more Multiracial than neighboring Tarrytown (0% Multiracial), and Norristown (0% Multiracial). Soperton is less Multiracial than neighboring Adrian (4.1% Multiracial), Ailey (3.1% Multiracial), and Mount Vernon (6.3% 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.