Watkinsville, GA Demographics

A map of Watkinsville's Population by Race

Watkinsville, Georgia had a population of 2,896 in 2020. It was 80.9% White, 5.5% Black, 2.8% Asian, 5.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Watkinsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Watkinsville is the 238th 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).

Watkinsville's White Population

2,344 residents of Watkinsville identify as White, or 80.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Watkinsville considerably larger than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Watkinsville is ranked #143 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Watkinsville is more White than neighboring Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) (56% White), and Bogart (73.6% White). Watkinsville is less White than neighboring Bishop (81.9% White), North High Shoals (90.6% White), and Bostwick (82.8% White).

Watkinsville's Black Population

158 residents of Watkinsville identify as Black, or 5.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Watkinsville considerably less than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Watkinsville is ranked #549 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Watkinsville is more Black than neighboring North High Shoals (1.3% Black). Watkinsville is less Black than neighboring Bishop (6.3% Black), Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) (24.5% Black), Bogart (8.2% Black), and Bostwick (9.8% Black).

Watkinsville's Asian Population

82 residents of Watkinsville identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Watkinsville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Watkinsville is ranked #98 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Watkinsville is more Asian than neighboring North High Shoals (0.2% Asian), and Bostwick (0% Asian). Watkinsville is less Asian than neighboring Bishop (3.6% Asian), Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) (3.8% Asian), and Bogart (3.4% Asian).

Watkinsville's Hispanic Population

161 residents of Watkinsville identify as Hispanic, or 5.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Watkinsville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Watkinsville is ranked #285 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Watkinsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Bishop (3.6% Hispanic), North High Shoals (4% Hispanic), and Bostwick (5.3% Hispanic). Watkinsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) (11.2% Hispanic), and Bogart (10.1% Hispanic).

Watkinsville's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Watkinsville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Watkinsville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Watkinsville is ranked #231 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Watkinsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bishop (0% Native American/Other), and Bostwick (0% Native American/Other). Watkinsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) (1.1% Native American/Other), North High Shoals (1.4% Native American/Other), and Bogart (0.9% Native American/Other).

Watkinsville's Multiracial Population

131 residents of Watkinsville identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Watkinsville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Watkinsville is ranked #125 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Watkinsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) (3.5% Multiracial), North High Shoals (2.5% Multiracial), Bogart (3.8% Multiracial), and Bostwick (2.1% Multiracial).

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