Woolsey, GA Demographics
A map of Woolsey's Population by Race
Woolsey, Georgia has an estimated population of 235, a large increase from the 206 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.3% White, 8.5% Hispanic, 7.2% Black, 6.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woolsey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Woolsey has become considerably 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 Woolsey, that probability was 22.1% in 2020 and 37.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Woolsey is ranked the 586th 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). Woolsey was ranked the 583rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Woolsey's White Population
184 residents of Woolsey, or 78.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woolsey is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Woolsey ranks 75th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woolsey's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Woolsey's population has decreased from 87.9% to 78.3%.
Woolsey is more White than neighboring Fayetteville (38.2% White), Hampton (37.1% White), Bonanza (19.4% White), and Sunny Side (61.1% White). Woolsey is less White than neighboring Brooks (94.2% White).
Woolsey's Black Population
17 residents of Woolsey, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woolsey is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Woolsey ranks 655th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woolsey's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 17. Black residents' share of Woolsey's population has increased from 0.0% to 7.2%.
Woolsey is more Black than neighboring Brooks (0% Black). Woolsey is less Black than neighboring Fayetteville (39.1% Black), Hampton (52.5% Black), Bonanza (62.9% Black), and Sunny Side (17.2% Black).
Woolsey's Asian Population
0 residents of Woolsey, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woolsey is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Woolsey ranks 184th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woolsey's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Woolsey's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.
Woolsey is less Asian than neighboring Brooks (2.2% Asian), Fayetteville (5.5% Asian), Hampton (2.4% Asian), Bonanza (3.5% Asian), and Sunny Side (1.3% Asian).
Woolsey's Hispanic Population
20 residents of Woolsey, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woolsey is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Woolsey ranks 464th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woolsey's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Woolsey's population has increased from 2.9% to 8.5%.
Woolsey is more Hispanic than neighboring Brooks (0.7% Hispanic), Fayetteville (5.1% Hispanic), Hampton (4.5% Hispanic), and Sunny Side (7.8% Hispanic). Woolsey is less Hispanic than neighboring Bonanza (12.3% Hispanic).
Woolsey's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Woolsey, 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 Woolsey is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Woolsey ranks 549th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woolsey's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Woolsey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Woolsey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fayetteville (5.8% Native American/Other), and Sunny Side (0.5% Native American/Other).
Woolsey's Multiracial Population
14 residents of Woolsey, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woolsey is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Woolsey ranks 7th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woolsey's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Woolsey's population has decreased from 7.8% to 6.0%.
Woolsey is more Multiracial than neighboring Brooks (3% Multiracial), Hampton (3.4% Multiracial), and Bonanza (1.9% Multiracial). Woolsey is less Multiracial than neighboring Fayetteville (6.4% Multiracial), and Sunny Side (12.1% 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.