Varnell, GA Demographics

A map of Varnell's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,980	1,592	67.8%	73.1%
Hispanic	811	433	27.8%	19.9%
Multiracial	52	58	1.8%	2.7%
Black	35	51	1.2%	2.3%
Asian	27	32	0.9%	1.5%
Native American/Other	15	13	0.5%	0.6%

Varnell, Georgia has an estimated population of 2,920, a dramatic increase from the 2,179 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.8% White, 27.8% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 0.9% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Varnell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Varnell 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 Varnell, that probability was 42.5% in 2020 and 46.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Varnell is ranked the 248th 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). Varnell was ranked the 276th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Varnell's White Population

1,980 residents of Varnell, or 67.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Varnell is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Varnell ranks 215th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varnell's White population has grown by an estimated 24.4%. White residents' share of Varnell's population has decreased from 73.1% to 67.8%.

Varnell is more White than neighboring Dalton (34.3% White). Varnell is less White than neighboring Cohutta (90.9% White), Tunnel Hill (81% White), Apison (88.9% White), and Ringgold (88.4% White).

Varnell's Black Population

35 residents of Varnell, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Varnell is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Varnell ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varnell's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.4%. Black residents' share of Varnell's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.2%.

Varnell is less Black than neighboring Cohutta (2.3% Black), Tunnel Hill (1.4% Black), Apison (2.2% Black), Dalton (6.3% Black), and Ringgold (3.1% Black).

Varnell's Asian Population

27 residents of Varnell, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Varnell is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Varnell ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varnell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Asian residents' share of Varnell's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.9%.

Varnell is more Asian than neighboring Cohutta (0% Asian), and Ringgold (0.4% Asian). Varnell is less Asian than neighboring Tunnel Hill (2% Asian), Apison (2.1% Asian), and Dalton (2.2% Asian).

Varnell's Hispanic Population

811 residents of Varnell, or 27.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Varnell is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Varnell ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varnell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 87.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Varnell's population has increased from 19.9% to 27.8%.

Varnell is more Hispanic than neighboring Cohutta (4% Hispanic), Tunnel Hill (8.7% Hispanic), Apison (3.3% Hispanic), and Ringgold (3% Hispanic). Varnell is less Hispanic than neighboring Dalton (54.7% Hispanic).

Varnell's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Varnell, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Varnell is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Varnell ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varnell's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 15.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Varnell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Varnell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cohutta (0% Native American/Other), Dalton (0.2% Native American/Other), and Ringgold (0% Native American/Other). Varnell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tunnel Hill (0.9% Native American/Other).

Varnell's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Varnell, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Varnell is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Varnell ranks 436th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varnell's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Varnell's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.8%.

Varnell is less Multiracial than neighboring Cohutta (2.9% Multiracial), Tunnel Hill (6% Multiracial), Apison (3% Multiracial), Dalton (2.3% Multiracial), and Ringgold (5% 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.