Bemiss, GA Demographics

A map of Bemiss's Population by Race

Bemiss, Georgia had a population of 8,999 in 2020. It was 54.1% White, 28.2% Black, 2.8% Asian, 8.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bemiss, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Bemiss is the 122nd 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).

Bemiss's White Population

4,868 residents of Bemiss identify as White, or 54.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Bemiss roughly similar to the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Bemiss is ranked #376 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Bemiss is more White than neighboring Moody AFB (52.9% White), Valdosta (34.1% White), and Remerton (30% White). Bemiss is less White than neighboring Ray City (65% White), and Hahira (64.6% White).

Bemiss's Black Population

2,539 residents of Bemiss identify as Black, or 28.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bemiss roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Bemiss is ranked #301 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Bemiss is more Black than neighboring Moody AFB (20% Black), Ray City (21.4% Black), and Hahira (24.6% Black). Bemiss is less Black than neighboring Valdosta (54.3% Black), and Remerton (59.1% Black).

Bemiss's Asian Population

252 residents of Bemiss identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bemiss roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Bemiss is ranked #98 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Bemiss is more Asian than neighboring Valdosta (1.6% Asian), Remerton (1.3% Asian), Ray City (0.9% Asian), and Hahira (1% Asian). Bemiss is less Asian than neighboring Moody AFB (4.1% Asian).

Bemiss's Hispanic Population

722 residents of Bemiss identify as Hispanic, or 8.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bemiss roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Bemiss is ranked #187 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Bemiss is more Hispanic than neighboring Valdosta (6.1% Hispanic), Remerton (4.7% Hispanic), and Hahira (5.1% Hispanic). Bemiss is less Hispanic than neighboring Moody AFB (14.8% Hispanic), and Ray City (8.5% Hispanic).

Bemiss's Native American/Other Population

109 residents of Bemiss identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bemiss roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Bemiss is ranked #54 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Bemiss is more Native American/Other than neighboring Valdosta (0.7% Native American/Other), Remerton (0.7% Native American/Other), Ray City (0.1% Native American/Other), and Hahira (1.1% Native American/Other). Bemiss is less Native American/Other than neighboring Moody AFB (2.8% Native American/Other).

Bemiss's Multiracial Population

509 residents of Bemiss identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bemiss roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Bemiss is ranked #48 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Bemiss is more Multiracial than neighboring Moody AFB (5.4% Multiracial), Valdosta (3.3% Multiracial), Remerton (4.1% Multiracial), Ray City (4.1% Multiracial), and Hahira (3.6% Multiracial).

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