Higgston, GA Demographics

A map of Higgston's Population by Race

Higgston, Georgia had a population of 314 in 2020. It was 62.1% White, 29.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 5.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Higgston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Higgston is the 532nd 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).

Higgston's White Population

195 residents of Higgston identify as White, or 62.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Higgston slightly larger than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Higgston is ranked #315 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Higgston is more White than neighboring Vidalia (47.9% White), Ailey (61.1% White), and Mount Vernon (39.7% White). Higgston is less White than neighboring Alston (80.9% White), and Tarrytown (92.4% White).

Higgston's Black Population

91 residents of Higgston identify as Black, or 29.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Higgston roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Higgston is ranked #297 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Higgston is more Black than neighboring Ailey (27.4% Black), Alston (14.6% Black), and Tarrytown (3% Black). Higgston is less Black than neighboring Vidalia (42.2% Black), and Mount Vernon (49.1% Black).

Higgston's Asian Population

0 residents of Higgston identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Higgston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Higgston is ranked #526 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Higgston is less Asian than neighboring Vidalia (1.4% Asian), Ailey (1.9% Asian), and Mount Vernon (0.8% Asian).

Higgston's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Higgston identify as Hispanic, or 5.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Higgston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Higgston is ranked #279 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Higgston is more Hispanic than neighboring Vidalia (5.5% Hispanic), Alston (2.8% Hispanic), and Tarrytown (3% Hispanic). Higgston is less Hispanic than neighboring Ailey (6.7% Hispanic), and Mount Vernon (7.8% Hispanic).

Higgston's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Higgston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Higgston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Higgston is ranked #548 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Higgston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vidalia (0.6% Native American/Other), Ailey (0.4% Native American/Other), and Mount Vernon (0.3% Native American/Other).

Higgston's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Higgston identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Higgston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Higgston is ranked #342 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Higgston is more Multiracial than neighboring Vidalia (2.3% Multiracial), Ailey (2.5% Multiracial), Mount Vernon (2.4% Multiracial), Alston (1.7% Multiracial), and Tarrytown (1.5% Multiracial).

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