Demorest, Georgia Population 2022
Demorest is a city located in Habersham County Georgia. Demorest has a 2020 population of 2,077. Demorest is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually but its population has increased by 11.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,870 in 2010.
The average household income in Demorest is $53,112 with a poverty rate of 17.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $779 per month, and the median house value is $117,900. The median age in Demorest is 27 years, 24 years for males, and 31.1 years for females.
Demorest Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Demorestwas:
- White: 90.22%
- Black or African American: 4.71%
- Two or more races: 2.18%
- Asian: 1.67%
- Other race: 0.81%
- Native American: 0.41%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,780 | 90.22% |
| Black or African American | 93 | 4.71% |
| Two or More Races | 43 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 33 | 1.67% |
| Some Other Race | 16 | 0.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.41% |
Demorest Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 664 | 2.17 | 51.4 |
| Non Family | 269 | 1.16 | 43.1 |
| Married | 264 | 2.93 | 67.4 |
| Female | 101 | 2.42 | 19.8 |
| Male | 30 | 3.7 | 90 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 8.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 8.33% |
| High School Graduate | 279 | 27.01% |
| Some College | 244 | 23.62% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 6.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 162 | 15.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 10.36% |
Demorest Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 865 | 767 | 232 |
| Hispanic | 109 | 47 | 28 |
| Black | 48 | 33 | |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Demorest Language by Age
Demorest Language
90.86% of Demorest residents speak only English, while 9.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.02% of the population.
Demorest Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,174 | 172 | 14.65% |
| Black | 58 | 51 | 87.93% |
| Hispanic | 173 | 20 | 11.56% |
| Multiple | 25 | 12 | 48.00% |
| Native | 8 | 8 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
17.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.08%
Male Poverty Rate
18.55%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Demorest
The race most likely to be in poverty in Demorest is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Demorest is Hispanic, with 11.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.44%.
Demorest Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
30.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Demorest Married by Age and Sex
Demorest Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Demorest Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130 | 8.75% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2.20% |
| Black | 4 | 5.00% |
Demorest Veterans by Education
23.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
40.6%
Labor Force Participation
40%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.03%
Born in Demorest
92.45%
Native Born
7.55%
Foreign Born
5.93%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.45% of Demorest residents were born in the United States, with 69.03% having been born in Georgia. 5.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,077 | -16 | -0.76% |
| 2021 | 2,093 | -16 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 2,109 | -16 | -0.75% |
| 2019 | 2,125 | -16 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 2,141 | 207 | 10.70% |
| 2017 | 1,934 | -104 | -5.10% |
| 2016 | 2,038 | 8 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 2,030 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 2,029 | 47 | 2.37% |
| 2013 | 1,982 | 42 | 2.16% |
| 2012 | 1,940 | 58 | 3.08% |
| 2011 | 1,882 | 12 | 0.64% |
| 2010 | 1,870 | 0.00% |