Putney, GA Demographics

A map of Putney's Population by Race

Putney, Georgia had a population of 2,869 in 2020. It was 49.8% White, 43.1% Black, 0.1% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Putney, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Putney is the 241st 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).

Putney's White Population

1,430 residents of Putney identify as White, or 49.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Putney roughly similar to the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Putney is ranked #408 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Putney is more White than neighboring Baconton (39.5% White), Albany (19.7% White), and Camilla (22.1% White). Putney is less White than neighboring Sale City (66.4% White), and Doerun (52% White).

Putney's Black Population

1,237 residents of Putney identify as Black, or 43.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Putney larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Putney is ranked #200 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Putney is more Black than neighboring Sale City (22% Black), and Doerun (36.9% Black). Putney is less Black than neighboring Baconton (56% Black), Albany (74.6% Black), and Camilla (72.9% Black).

Putney's Asian Population

4 residents of Putney identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Putney roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Putney is ranked #512 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Putney is more Asian than neighboring Sale City (0% Asian). Putney is less Asian than neighboring Baconton (0.6% Asian), Albany (0.7% Asian), Doerun (0.4% Asian), and Camilla (0.7% Asian).

Putney's Hispanic Population

83 residents of Putney identify as Hispanic, or 2.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Putney slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Putney is ranked #462 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Putney is more Hispanic than neighboring Baconton (0.7% Hispanic), Albany (2.4% Hispanic), and Camilla (2.1% Hispanic). Putney is less Hispanic than neighboring Sale City (9.6% Hispanic), and Doerun (6.8% Hispanic).

Putney's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Putney identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Putney roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Putney is ranked #94 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Putney is more Native American/Other than neighboring Baconton (0.6% Native American/Other), Albany (0.4% Native American/Other), Sale City (0% Native American/Other), Doerun (0.7% Native American/Other), and Camilla (0.3% Native American/Other).

Putney's Multiracial Population

85 residents of Putney identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Putney roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Putney is ranked #378 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Putney is more Multiracial than neighboring Baconton (2.7% Multiracial), Albany (2.2% Multiracial), Sale City (2% Multiracial), and Camilla (1.8% Multiracial). Putney is less Multiracial than neighboring Doerun (3.3% Multiracial).

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