Watkinsville, GA Demographics

A map of Watkinsville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,947	2,344	88.0%	80.9%
Multiracial	149	131	4.4%	4.5%
Black	131	158	3.9%	5.5%
Hispanic	62	161	1.9%	5.6%
Asian	61	82	1.8%	2.8%
Native American/Other	0	20	0.0%	0.7%

Watkinsville, Georgia has an estimated population of 3,350, a large increase from the 2,896 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.0% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.9% Black, 1.9% Hispanic, 1.8% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watkinsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watkinsville 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 Watkinsville, that probability was 33.6% in 2020 and 22.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watkinsville is ranked the 227th 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). Watkinsville was ranked the 238th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watkinsville's White Population

2,947 residents of Watkinsville, or 88.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watkinsville is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Watkinsville ranks 143rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkinsville's White population has grown by an estimated 25.7%. White residents' share of Watkinsville's population has increased from 80.9% to 88.0%.

Watkinsville is more White than neighboring Bishop (72.6% White), Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) (53.8% White), North High Shoals (73.6% White), and Bogart (67.7% White). Watkinsville is less White than neighboring Bostwick (89.2% White).

Watkinsville's Black Population

131 residents of Watkinsville, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watkinsville is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Watkinsville ranks 551st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkinsville's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Black residents' share of Watkinsville's population has decreased from 5.5% to 3.9%.

Watkinsville is more Black than neighboring North High Shoals (2.6% Black), and Bogart (3.7% Black). Watkinsville is less Black than neighboring Bishop (12.4% Black), Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) (25.7% Black), and Bostwick (10.4% Black).

Watkinsville's Asian Population

61 residents of Watkinsville, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watkinsville is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Watkinsville ranks 99th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkinsville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.6%. Asian residents' share of Watkinsville's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.8%.

Watkinsville is more Asian than neighboring Bishop (0.7% Asian), North High Shoals (0% Asian), and Bostwick (0% Asian). Watkinsville is less Asian than neighboring Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) (4.2% Asian), and Bogart (6.6% Asian).

Watkinsville's Hispanic Population

62 residents of Watkinsville, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watkinsville is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Watkinsville ranks 290th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkinsville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 61.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Watkinsville's population has decreased from 5.6% to 1.9%.

Watkinsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Bostwick (0% Hispanic). Watkinsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Bishop (10.8% Hispanic), Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) (11.9% Hispanic), North High Shoals (15.2% Hispanic), and Bogart (11% Hispanic).

Watkinsville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Watkinsville, 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 Watkinsville is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Watkinsville ranks 257th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

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

Watkinsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bishop (0.9% Native American/Other), Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) (0.6% Native American/Other), North High Shoals (2.7% Native American/Other), and Bogart (0.6% Native American/Other).

Watkinsville's Multiracial Population

149 residents of Watkinsville, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watkinsville is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Watkinsville ranks 129th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watkinsville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Watkinsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Watkinsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Bishop (2.6% Multiracial), Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) (3.9% Multiracial), and Bostwick (0.4% Multiracial). Watkinsville is less Multiracial than neighboring North High Shoals (5.9% Multiracial), and Bogart (10.4% 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.