Villa Rica, GA Demographics

A map of Villa Rica's Population by Race

Villa Rica, Georgia has an estimated population of 18,551, an increase from the 16,970 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.3% Black, 37.8% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 7.1% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Villa Rica, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Villa Rica has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Villa Rica, that probability was 64.1% in 2020 and 63.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Villa Rica is ranked the 64th 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). Villa Rica was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Villa Rica's White Population

7,021 residents of Villa Rica, or 37.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Villa Rica is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Villa Rica ranks 468th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villa Rica's White population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Villa Rica's population has decreased from 43.7% to 37.8%.

Villa Rica is more White than neighboring Hiram (25.9% White). Villa Rica is less White than neighboring Fairfield Plantation (78.6% White), Temple (77.5% White), Fairplay (76.7% White), and Dallas (39.3% White).

Villa Rica's Black Population

8,598 residents of Villa Rica, or 46.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Villa Rica is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Villa Rica ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villa Rica's Black population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Black residents' share of Villa Rica's population has increased from 39.8% to 46.3%.

Villa Rica is more Black than neighboring Fairfield Plantation (12.2% Black), Temple (15.4% Black), Fairplay (4.8% Black), Dallas (39.9% Black), and Hiram (43.7% Black).

Villa Rica's Asian Population

121 residents of Villa Rica, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Villa Rica is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Villa Rica ranks 101st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villa Rica's Asian population has declined by an estimated 74.1%. Asian residents' share of Villa Rica's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.7%.

Villa Rica is more Asian than neighboring Fairfield Plantation (0.5% Asian). Villa Rica is less Asian than neighboring Temple (1% Asian), Fairplay (1.3% Asian), Dallas (1% Asian), and Hiram (6.1% Asian).

Villa Rica's Hispanic Population

1,461 residents of Villa Rica, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Villa Rica is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Villa Rica ranks 196th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villa Rica's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Villa Rica's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.9%.

Villa Rica is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairfield Plantation (6.6% Hispanic), and Temple (5.3% Hispanic). Villa Rica is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairplay (10.2% Hispanic), Dallas (14.7% Hispanic), and Hiram (13.2% Hispanic).

Villa Rica's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Villa Rica, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Villa Rica is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Villa Rica ranks 81st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villa Rica's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Villa Rica's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

Villa Rica is more Native American/Other than neighboring Temple (0% Native American/Other). Villa Rica is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairfield Plantation (1.3% Native American/Other), Fairplay (0.5% Native American/Other), Dallas (1.3% Native American/Other), and Hiram (2.1% Native American/Other).

Villa Rica's Multiracial Population

1,321 residents of Villa Rica, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Villa Rica is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Villa Rica ranks 101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villa Rica's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 61.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Villa Rica's population has increased from 4.8% to 7.1%.

Villa Rica is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairfield Plantation (0.8% Multiracial), Temple (0.7% Multiracial), Fairplay (6.5% Multiracial), and Dallas (3.7% Multiracial). Villa Rica is less Multiracial than neighboring Hiram (9% 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.