Atlanta, GA Demographics

A map of Atlanta's Population by Race

Atlanta, Georgia had a population of 498,715 in 2020. It was 38.5% White, 46.7% Black, 4.5% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Atlanta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Atlanta is the most populous. 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).

Atlanta's White Population

192,148 residents of Atlanta identify as White, or 38.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Atlanta slightly less than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Atlanta is ranked #502 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Atlanta is more White than neighboring Hapeville (24% White), and East Point (9.2% White). Atlanta is less White than neighboring Druid Hills (75.4% White), Vinings (51.3% White), and North Druid Hills (60.9% White).

Atlanta's Black Population

233,018 residents of Atlanta identify as Black, or 46.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Atlanta larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Atlanta is ranked #170 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Atlanta is more Black than neighboring Druid Hills (5.9% Black), Hapeville (35.7% Black), Vinings (32.2% Black), and North Druid Hills (13.4% Black). Atlanta is less Black than neighboring East Point (76% Black).

Atlanta's Asian Population

22,208 residents of Atlanta identify as Asian, or 4.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Atlanta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Atlanta is ranked #56 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Atlanta is more Asian than neighboring Hapeville (4% Asian), and East Point (0.7% Asian). Atlanta is less Asian than neighboring Druid Hills (8.2% Asian), Vinings (5.5% Asian), and North Druid Hills (10.3% Asian).

Atlanta's Hispanic Population

29,988 residents of Atlanta identify as Hispanic, or 6.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Atlanta roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Atlanta is ranked #270 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Atlanta is more Hispanic than neighboring Druid Hills (5.3% Hispanic). Atlanta is less Hispanic than neighboring Hapeville (31.5% Hispanic), East Point (10.5% Hispanic), Vinings (6.6% Hispanic), and North Druid Hills (10.1% Hispanic).

Atlanta's Native American/Other Population

3,431 residents of Atlanta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Atlanta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Atlanta is ranked #231 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Atlanta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vinings (0.6% Native American/Other). Atlanta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hapeville (1.3% Native American/Other), East Point (0.8% Native American/Other), and North Druid Hills (1.1% Native American/Other).

Atlanta's Multiracial Population

17,922 residents of Atlanta identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Atlanta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Atlanta is ranked #268 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Atlanta is more Multiracial than neighboring Hapeville (3.5% Multiracial), and East Point (2.8% Multiracial). Atlanta is less Multiracial than neighboring Druid Hills (4.5% Multiracial), Vinings (3.8% Multiracial), and North Druid Hills (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.