Elberton, GA Demographics

A map of Elberton's Population by Race

Elberton, Georgia had a population of 4,640 in 2020. It was 48.4% White, 40.1% Black, 1.2% Asian, 6.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elberton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Elberton is the 177th 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).

Elberton's White Population

2,244 residents of Elberton identify as White, or 48.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Elberton roughly similar to the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Elberton is ranked #424 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elberton is less White than neighboring Dewy Rose (68.3% White), Carlton (79.8% White), Bowman (70.6% White), Eagle Grove (91.4% White), and Lowndesville (78.3% White).

Elberton's Black Population

1,860 residents of Elberton identify as Black, or 40.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elberton slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Elberton is ranked #220 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elberton is more Black than neighboring Dewy Rose (13.7% Black), Carlton (13.7% Black), Bowman (22.5% Black), Eagle Grove (1.4% Black), and Lowndesville (14.2% Black).

Elberton's Asian Population

57 residents of Elberton identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elberton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Elberton is ranked #207 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elberton is more Asian than neighboring Bowman (0.9% Asian), and Lowndesville (0% Asian). Elberton is less Asian than neighboring Dewy Rose (3.7% Asian), Carlton (2.3% Asian), and Eagle Grove (4.3% Asian).

Elberton's Hispanic Population

320 residents of Elberton identify as Hispanic, or 6.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elberton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Elberton is ranked #237 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elberton is more Hispanic than neighboring Carlton (0.8% Hispanic), Bowman (2.6% Hispanic), Eagle Grove (2.2% Hispanic), and Lowndesville (1.7% Hispanic). Elberton is less Hispanic than neighboring Dewy Rose (8.7% Hispanic).

Elberton's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Elberton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elberton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Elberton is ranked #340 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elberton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carlton (0.4% Native American/Other), and Bowman (0.2% Native American/Other). Elberton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dewy Rose (0.6% Native American/Other), Eagle Grove (0.7% Native American/Other), and Lowndesville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Elberton's Multiracial Population

134 residents of Elberton identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elberton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Elberton is ranked #392 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elberton is more Multiracial than neighboring Eagle Grove (0% Multiracial). Elberton is less Multiracial than neighboring Dewy Rose (5% Multiracial), Carlton (3% Multiracial), Bowman (3.1% Multiracial), and Lowndesville (5% Multiracial).

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