Fitzgerald, GA Demographics

A map of Fitzgerald's Population by Race

Fitzgerald, Georgia had a population of 9,006 in 2020. It was 37.7% White, 53.3% Black, 0.8% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fitzgerald, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Fitzgerald is the 121st 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).

Fitzgerald's White Population

3,392 residents of Fitzgerald identify as White, or 37.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Fitzgerald less than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Fitzgerald is ranked #511 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fitzgerald is more White than neighboring Ocilla (31.7% White), and Abbeville (35.1% White). Fitzgerald is less White than neighboring Rebecca (79.8% White), Ambrose (53.5% White), and Rhine (67.8% White).

Fitzgerald's Black Population

4,804 residents of Fitzgerald identify as Black, or 53.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fitzgerald considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Fitzgerald is ranked #129 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fitzgerald is more Black than neighboring Ocilla (51.1% Black), Rebecca (11.5% Black), Ambrose (12.5% Black), and Rhine (25.1% Black). Fitzgerald is less Black than neighboring Abbeville (61% Black).

Fitzgerald's Asian Population

74 residents of Fitzgerald identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fitzgerald roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Fitzgerald is ranked #295 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fitzgerald is more Asian than neighboring Ambrose (0.3% Asian), Rhine (0% Asian), and Abbeville (0.3% Asian). Fitzgerald is less Asian than neighboring Ocilla (3% Asian), and Rebecca (2.4% Asian).

Fitzgerald's Hispanic Population

403 residents of Fitzgerald identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fitzgerald slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Fitzgerald is ranked #341 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fitzgerald is more Hispanic than neighboring Rebecca (2.4% Hispanic), and Abbeville (2.8% Hispanic). Fitzgerald is less Hispanic than neighboring Ocilla (11.7% Hispanic), Ambrose (31.8% Hispanic), and Rhine (4.7% Hispanic).

Fitzgerald's Native American/Other Population

73 residents of Fitzgerald identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fitzgerald roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Fitzgerald is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fitzgerald is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ocilla (0.6% Native American/Other), Rebecca (0% Native American/Other), Ambrose (0% Native American/Other), Rhine (0% Native American/Other), and Abbeville (0% Native American/Other).

Fitzgerald's Multiracial Population

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

Fitzgerald is more Multiracial than neighboring Ocilla (1.7% Multiracial), Ambrose (1.8% Multiracial), Rhine (2.4% Multiracial), and Abbeville (0.7% Multiracial). Fitzgerald is less Multiracial than neighboring Rebecca (3.8% Multiracial).

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