The Black community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
There are now 42 million people who identify as Black or African American living in America, making up 12% of the total population. According to the most recent American Community Survey, the Black population in Georgia is 3,195,363 – at 31.0% of the total population of Georgia.
The percentage growth of Blacks in America is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census’s race and ethnicity definition. As most scholars and historians agree, an increase in the diversity in America is a good thing.
We agree.
But how has the increase in the black population impacted Georgia? Which cities and towns in Georgia have seen the greatest increase in its Black population?
- Union City (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- College Park (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- Riverdale (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- Stone Mountain (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- Fort Valley (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- East Point (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- Albany (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- Waynesboro (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- Fairburn (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- Cordele (Photos | Homes For Sale)
What’s the blackest city in Georgia? Union City took the number one over all spot for the largest Black population in Georgia for 2020. See if it ranked as one of the most african american cities in America.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Georgia ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Black, check out the best places to live in Georgia or the most diverse places in Georgia.
The 10 Blackest Cities In Georgia For 2020
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Population: 20,960
% African American: 86.88%
# Of African American Residents: 18,211
Percent Change Since 2010: 25.71%
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Population: 14,819
% African American: 79.27%
# Of African American Residents: 11,747
Percent Change Since 2010: 5.01%
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College Park is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia, adjacent to the southern boundary of the city of Atlanta. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,942. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is partially located in the city’s boundaries, and the Georgia International Convention Center, owned and operated by the City of College Park, is within the city limits.
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Population: 16,289
% African American: 79.25%
# Of African American Residents: 12,909
Percent Change Since 2010: 15.05%
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Riverdale is a city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 15,134 at the 2010 census, up from 12,478 in 2000. Riverdale is a suburb just south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
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Population: 6,251
% African American: 77.64%
# Of African American Residents: 4,853
Percent Change Since 2010: 10.77%
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Stone Mountain is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The population was 5,802 at the 2010 census. Stone Mountain is located in the eastern part of DeKalb County and is a suburb of Atlanta. It lies near to but does not include the geological formation Stone Mountain.
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Population: 8,740
% African American: 76.29%
# Of African American Residents: 6,668
Percent Change Since 2010: -5.65%
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Fort Valley is a city in and the county seat of Peach County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 9,815.
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Population: 34,977
% African American: 75.26%
# Of African American Residents: 26,322
Percent Change Since 2010: 6.39%
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East Point is a suburban city located southwest of the neighborhoods of Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 33,712. The city name is derived from being at the opposite end of the former Atlanta & West Point Railroad from West Point.
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Population: 74,631
% African American: 73.29%
# Of African American Residents: 54,699
Percent Change Since 2010: -0.1%
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Albany is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia. Located on the Flint River, it is the seat of Dougherty County. Located in southwest Georgia, it is the principal city of the Albany, Georgia metropolitan area. The population was 77,434 at the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the eighth-largest city in the state.
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Population: 5,558
% African American: 72.94%
# Of African American Residents: 4,054
Percent Change Since 2010: 11.34%
More on Waynesboro: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Waynesboro is a city in Burke County, Georgia, United States. The population was 5,766 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Burke County. It is part of the Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area.
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Population: 14,708
% African American: 70.04%
# Of African American Residents: 10,301
Percent Change Since 2010: 22.95%
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Fairburn is a city and former county seat in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 12,950 at the 2010 census.
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Population: 10,793
% African American: 67.48%
# Of African American Residents: 7,283
Percent Change Since 2010: -10.1%
More on Cordele: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Cordele is a city in Crisp County, Georgia, United States. The population was 11,147 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Crisp County.
How We Determined The Cities In Georgia With The Largest Black Population For 2020
We still believe in the accuracy of data — especially from the census. So that’s where we went to get the breakdown of race across Georgia.
That lead us to the Census’s most recently available data, the 2014-2018 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Black or African American.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 120 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Black or African American. The percentages ranked from 86.9% to 4.6%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Black population with a higher score being more Black than a lower score. Union City took the distinction of being the most Black, while Cumming was the least African American city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Georgia ranked by population of African American residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
There You Have It – Black Populations Across Georgia
If you’re looking for a breakdown of African American populations across Georgia according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least African American places in Georgia:
- Cumming
- Fort Oglethorpe
- Peachtree City
For more Georgia reading, check out:
- These Are The 10 Best Counties To Live In Georgia
- These Are The 10 Richest Cities In Georgia
- 10 Best Places To Live In Georgia
Detailed List Of The Most African American Cities In Georgia
| Rank | City | % African American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union City | 86.88% |
| 2 | College Park | 79.27% |
| 3 | Riverdale | 79.25% |
| 4 | Stone Mountain | 77.64% |
| 5 | Fort Valley | 76.29% |
| 6 | East Point | 75.26% |
| 7 | Albany | 73.29% |
| 8 | Waynesboro | 72.94% |
| 9 | Fairburn | 70.04% |
| 10 | Cordele | 67.48% |
| 11 | Americus | 67.05% |
| 12 | Lovejoy | 65.75% |
| 13 | Camilla | 64.6% |
| 14 | Dublin | 63.68% |
| 15 | Douglasville | 63.47% |
| 16 | Mcdonough | 63.03% |
| 17 | Conyers | 62.3% |
| 18 | Sylvester | 61.86% |
| 19 | Swainsboro | 61.67% |
| 20 | Sandersville | 61.2% |
| 21 | Bainbridge | 60.3% |
| 22 | Stockbridge | 59.81% |
| 23 | Barnesville | 59.22% |
| 24 | Clarkston | 57.68% |
| 25 | Powder Springs | 57.46% |
| 26 | Thomson | 56.73% |
| 27 | Eatonton | 56.65% |
| 28 | Waycross | 56.45% |
| 29 | Augusta-Richmond County Consolidated Government (Balance) | 56.36% |
| 30 | Brunswick | 55.69% |
| 31 | Griffin | 55.43% |
| 32 | Hampton | 54.59% |
| 33 | Savannah | 53.86% |
| 34 | Thomasville | 53.64% |
| 35 | Fitzgerald | 52.97% |
| 36 | Austell | 52.13% |
| 37 | Valdosta | 51.73% |
| 38 | Atlanta | 51.46% |
| 39 | Douglas | 50.7% |
| 40 | Adel | 50.19% |
| 41 | Lagrange | 49.97% |
| 42 | Moultrie | 47.33% |
| 43 | Covington | 45.8% |
| 44 | Milledgeville | 45.61% |
| 45 | Monroe | 45.31% |
| 46 | Columbus | 45.17% |
| 47 | Hinesville | 45.02% |
| 48 | Forest Park | 44.01% |
| 49 | Jesup | 43.48% |
| 50 | Statesboro | 42.82% |
| 51 | Locust Grove | 42.81% |
| 52 | Thomaston | 42.66% |
| 53 | Morrow | 42.62% |
| 54 | Cairo | 41.96% |
| 55 | Eastman | 40.07% |
| 56 | Snellville | 39.82% |
| 57 | Hapeville | 39.33% |
| 58 | Villa Rica | 39.24% |
| 59 | Warner Robins | 38.95% |
| 60 | Garden City | 38.48% |
| 61 | Perry | 37.91% |
| 62 | Fayetteville | 35.54% |
| 63 | Dallas | 34.75% |
| 64 | Vidalia | 34.57% |
| 65 | Tifton | 32.37% |
| 66 | Lawrenceville | 31.65% |
| 67 | Grovetown | 30.72% |
| 68 | Marietta | 29.89% |
| 69 | Centerville | 29.72% |
| 70 | Newnan | 29.53% |
| 71 | Smyrna | 29.26% |
| 72 | Carrollton | 28.44% |
| 73 | Tyrone | 28.13% |
| 74 | Acworth | 27.97% |
| 75 | Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (Balance) | 27.46% |
| 76 | Rome | 26.93% |
| 77 | Loganville | 26.6% |
| 78 | Kennesaw | 24.46% |
| 79 | Kingsland | 24.42% |
| 80 | Pooler | 24.0% |
| 81 | Duluth | 23.93% |
| 82 | Decatur | 21.04% |
| 83 | Cartersville | 20.71% |
| 84 | Cusseta-Chattahoochee County Unified Government | 19.61% |
| 85 | Rincon | 19.45% |
| 86 | Cedartown | 19.41% |
| 87 | Winder | 19.28% |
| 88 | Sandy Springs | 19.02% |
| 89 | Toccoa | 18.03% |
| 90 | Norcross | 17.2% |
| 91 | Richmond Hill | 17.14% |
| 92 | Lilburn | 16.25% |
| 93 | Gainesville | 15.89% |
| 94 | Chamblee | 15.84% |
| 95 | Commerce | 15.23% |
| 96 | St. Marys | 13.39% |
| 97 | Roswell | 13.14% |
| 98 | Buford | 13.05% |
| 99 | Dunwoody | 11.73% |
| 100 | Alpharetta | 11.66% |
Greetings! I don’t see the city of Macon-Bibb County on list.