South African Population in Georgia by County : 2025 Ranking & Insights

According to the latest U.S. Census estimates, Georgia is home to 3,858 South African residents. Cobb County contains the largest South African community with 749 individuals, followed by Forsyth County (643), Fulton County (627), and several other counties contributing to this statewide total. The remaining difference may reflect South African populations in lower-population counties not listed above or minor reporting adjustments in the census data. This demographic breakdown ranks all counties in Georgia by their South African population, offering insights into community patterns across the state.

Top 5 counties with the largest South African population in Georgia

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  • 1
    Cobb County
    South African population in Cobb County is 749
    0.10% of Cobb County population is South African
  • 2
    Forsyth County
    South African population in Forsyth County is 643
    0.25% of Forsyth County population is South African
  • 3
    Fulton County
    South African population in Fulton County is 627
    0.06% of Fulton County population is South African
  • 4
    Cherokee County
    South African population in Cherokee County is 280
    0.10% of Cherokee County population is South African
  • 5
    DeKalb County
    South African population in DeKalb County is 189
    0.02% of DeKalb County population is South African

Overview of South African population in Georgia

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Georgia contains 3,858 South African residents (0.036% of 10.8 million total state population), positioning the state at the 91st percentile nationally among U.S. states for South African population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census data records indicate Georgia's South African population of 0.036% exceeds the national average of 0.025% by a factor of 1.4.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey records show Georgia hosts 3,858 South African residents, representing 4.6% of the nation's total South African population of 83,184, establishing the state as a significant demographic concentration center within national boundaries.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data indicates Georgia's density of 0.067 South African Americans per square mile exceeds the national average of 0.024 per square mile by more than double, establishing the state as a significant concentration center for South African demographic communities.
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154 Counties in Georgia Ranked by South African Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show South African population in Georgia distributed across multiple counties, led by Cobb County, Forsyth County, Fulton County, and Cherokee County, while several other counties recorded no residents identified as Americans of South African ancestry. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all counties included in this analysis*.
counties in Georgia ranked by South African population count
Rank by South African Population
County
South African Population
% of Total County Population
% of Total Georgia South African Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Cobb County 749 0.10% 19.41%
2 Forsyth County 643 0.25% 16.67%
3 Fulton County 627 0.06% 16.25%
4 Cherokee County 280 0.10% 7.26%
5 DeKalb County 189 0.02% 4.90%
6 Jackson County 186 0.23% 4.82%
7 Muscogee County 138 0.07% 3.58%
8 135 0.06% 3.50%
9 120 0.01% 3.11%
10 86 0.07% 2.23%
11 84 0.08% 2.18%
12 77 0.11% 2.00%
13 62 0.02% 1.61%
14 52 0.21% 1.35%
15 39 0.06% 1.01%
16 38 0.02% 0.99%
17 36 0.01% 0.93%
18 34 0.03% 0.88%
19 33 0.04% 0.86%
20 29 0.02% 0.75%
20 29 0.01% 0.75%
21 23 0.04% 0.60%
22 19 0.07% 0.49%
23 18 0.02% 0.47%
24 16 0.02% 0.41%
25 15 0.02% 0.39%
26 13 0.04% 0.34%
27 12 0.01% 0.31%
28 10 0.03% 0.26%
29 7 0.02% 0.18%
29 7 0.01% 0.18%
30 6 0.04% 0.16%
30 6 0.07% 0.16%
31 3 0.01% 0.08%
31 3 0.01% 0.08%
31 3 0.04% 0.08%
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks county in Georgia by their South African population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines South African population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having South African ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as South African alone, while others identify as South African along with another race (such as South African and German).
  • We’ve used the “South African alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the South African population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as South African alone or in combination in county. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total County Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as South African .
  2. % of Total Georgia South African Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. South African population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small South African populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • County that don’t have any reported South African population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where South African populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.