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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Georgia? Where cities and towns in Georgia have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 33.6% increase in the Hispanic population in Georgia.
What's the city in Georgia with the largest hispanic/latino population? Dalton took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Georgia for 2023.
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 Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Georgia or the safest places in Georgia.
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Population: 34,255
% Hispanic/Latino: 52.49%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 17,981
Percent Change Since 2010: 20.96%
More on Dalton: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 14,424
% Hispanic/Latino: 45.81%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 6,608
Percent Change Since 2010: 103.76%
More on Lilburn: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,611
% Hispanic/Latino: 45.16%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,792
Percent Change Since 2010: 11.11%
More on Doraville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 17,413
% Hispanic/Latino: 39.79%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 6,928
Percent Change Since 2010: 118.69%
More on Norcross: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 41,730
% Hispanic/Latino: 38.12%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 15,908
Percent Change Since 2010: 1.8%
More on Gainesville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,091
% Hispanic/Latino: 37.98%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,833
Percent Change Since 2010: 16.05%
More on Cedartown: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 29,894
% Hispanic/Latino: 35.57%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 10,633
Percent Change Since 2010: 91.41%
More on Chamblee: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,811
% Hispanic/Latino: 35.21%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,919
Percent Change Since 2010: 57.21%
More on Buford: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,553
% Hispanic/Latino: 33.76%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,212
Percent Change Since 2010: -12.84%
More on Hapeville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,920
% Hispanic/Latino: 30.23%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,115
Percent Change Since 2010: 43.72%
More on Calhoun: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Georgia With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
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 2017-2021 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 Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 121 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 52.5% to 0.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Dalton took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Bremen was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Georgia ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Georgia
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Georgia according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Georgia:
- Bremen
- Blakely
- Sylvester
For more Georgia reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Georgia
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dalton | 52.49% |
| 2 | Lilburn | 45.81% |
| 3 | Doraville | 45.16% |
| 4 | Norcross | 39.79% |
| 5 | Gainesville | 38.12% |
| 6 | Cedartown | 37.98% |
| 7 | Chamblee | 35.57% |
| 8 | Buford | 35.21% |
| 9 | Hapeville | 33.76% |
| 10 | Calhoun | 30.23% |
| 11 | Canton | 26.31% |
| 12 | Lawrenceville | 23.75% |
| 13 | Forest Park | 23.2% |
| 14 | Rome | 22.13% |
| 15 | Morrow | 21.99% |
| 16 | Sugar Hill | 19.88% |
| 17 | Auburn | 19.32% |
| 18 | Cumming | 18.52% |
| 19 | Powder Springs | 18.07% |
| 20 | Garden City | 17.57% |
| 21 | Fairburn | 17.34% |
| 22 | Roswell | 17.05% |
| 23 | Cusseta-Chattahoochee County Unified Government | 16.87% |
| 24 | Grovetown | 16.59% |
| 25 | Marietta | 16.29% |
| 26 | Acworth | 16.12% |
| 27 | Duluth | 15.73% |
| 28 | Cartersville | 15.73% |
| 29 | Kennesaw | 14.94% |
| 30 | Moultrie | 14.78% |
| 31 | Winder | 14.78% |
| 32 | Hinesville | 14.59% |
| 33 | Tifton | 13.87% |
| 34 | Richmond Hill | 13.67% |
| 35 | Cairo | 13.63% |
| 36 | Smyrna | 13.6% |
| 37 | Douglas | 11.73% |
| 38 | Conyers | 11.5% |
| 39 | Sandy Springs | 11.26% |
| 40 | Jesup | 11.0% |
| 41 | Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (Balance) | 10.97% |
| 42 | Carrollton | 10.95% |
| 43 | Dallas | 10.63% |
| 44 | Mcdonough | 10.2% |
| 45 | Snellville | 10.11% |
| 46 | Kingsland | 10.08% |
| 47 | Loganville | 9.36% |
| 48 | Woodstock | 9.32% |
| 49 | Lovejoy | 8.95% |
| 50 | Jefferson | 8.91% |
| 51 | Locust Grove | 8.9% |
| 52 | Dunwoody | 8.9% |
| 53 | Newnan | 8.59% |
| 54 | Villa Rica | 8.22% |
| 55 | Douglasville | 8.09% |
| 56 | Austell | 7.96% |
| 57 | Peachtree City | 7.95% |
| 58 | Columbus | 7.88% |
| 59 | East Point | 7.87% |
| 60 | Centerville | 7.86% |
| 61 | Alpharetta | 7.6% |
| 62 | Lafayette | 7.59% |
| 63 | Stockbridge | 7.52% |
| 64 | Fort Valley | 7.35% |
| 65 | Commerce | 7.29% |
| 66 | Warner Robins | 7.24% |
| 67 | Flowery Branch | 7.03% |
| 68 | Johns Creek | 6.93% |
| 69 | Decatur | 6.87% |
| 70 | St. Marys | 6.71% |
| 71 | Eastman | 6.66% |
| 72 | Covington | 6.65% |
| 73 | Holly Springs | 6.58% |
| 74 | Camilla | 6.52% |
| 75 | Savannah | 6.51% |
| 76 | Braselton | 6.47% |
| 77 | Perry | 6.41% |
| 78 | Brunswick | 6.33% |
| 79 | Dahlonega | 6.18% |
| 80 | Monroe | 6.13% |
| 81 | Waycross | 5.99% |
| 82 | Fayetteville | 5.96% |
| 83 | Statesboro | 5.7% |
| 84 | Milton | 5.65% |
| 85 | Lagrange | 5.45% |
| 86 | Suwanee | 5.31% |
| 87 | Pooler | 5.28% |
| 88 | Augusta-Richmond County Consolidated Government (Balance) | 5.22% |
| 89 | Adel | 5.18% |
| 90 | Atlanta | 5.05% |
| 91 | Valdosta | 5.03% |
| 92 | Griffin | 4.51% |
| 93 | Riverdale | 4.44% |
| 94 | Eatonton | 4.22% |
| 95 | Vidalia | 4.19% |
| 96 | College Park | 3.91% |
| 97 | Union City | 3.8% |
| 98 | Swainsboro | 3.77% |
| 99 | Tyrone | 3.62% |
| 100 | Bainbridge | 3.16% |
