Locust Grove, GA Demographics

A map of Locust Grove's Population by Race

Locust Grove, Georgia had a population of 8,947 in 2020. It was 34.9% White, 51.7% Black, 1.6% Asian, 6.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Locust Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Locust Grove is the 123rd 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).

Locust Grove's White Population

3,125 residents of Locust Grove identify as White, or 34.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Locust Grove less than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Locust Grove is ranked #538 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Locust Grove is more White than neighboring Heron Bay (22.8% White), and McDonough (17.2% White). Locust Grove is less White than neighboring Jenkinsburg (68.8% White), Jackson (49% White), and East Griffin (61.4% White).

Locust Grove's Black Population

4,627 residents of Locust Grove identify as Black, or 51.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Locust Grove considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Locust Grove is ranked #144 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Locust Grove is more Black than neighboring Jenkinsburg (18.9% Black), Jackson (43.2% Black), and East Griffin (26.1% Black). Locust Grove is less Black than neighboring Heron Bay (63.9% Black), and McDonough (69.2% Black).

Locust Grove's Asian Population

140 residents of Locust Grove identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Locust Grove roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Locust Grove is ranked #164 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Locust Grove is more Asian than neighboring Jenkinsburg (0.5% Asian), Jackson (0.4% Asian), and East Griffin (0.2% Asian). Locust Grove is less Asian than neighboring Heron Bay (2.2% Asian), and McDonough (2.1% Asian).

Locust Grove's Hispanic Population

610 residents of Locust Grove identify as Hispanic, or 6.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Locust Grove roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Locust Grove is ranked #240 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Locust Grove is more Hispanic than neighboring Jenkinsburg (4.3% Hispanic), McDonough (6.7% Hispanic), and Jackson (3.4% Hispanic). Locust Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring Heron Bay (7.4% Hispanic), and East Griffin (7.2% Hispanic).

Locust Grove's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Locust Grove identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Locust Grove roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Locust Grove is ranked #285 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Locust Grove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jenkinsburg (3.3% Native American/Other), Heron Bay (0.7% Native American/Other), and McDonough (1% Native American/Other).

Locust Grove's Multiracial Population

390 residents of Locust Grove identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Locust Grove roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Locust Grove is ranked #137 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Locust Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Jenkinsburg (4.1% Multiracial), Heron Bay (3% Multiracial), McDonough (3.7% Multiracial), and Jackson (3.4% Multiracial).

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