How many immigrants are in Georgia?
About 1.09M in 2021. This represents approximately 10.3% of Georgia's population, or about 1 in 10 residents. Immigrants include foreign-born residents, those who have become US citizens, individuals authorized to enter the US, and undocumented residents.
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The number of foreign-born residents in Georgia increased from 929K in 2011 to 1.09M in 2021. This growth occurred alongside changes in the native-born population due to births, deaths, and migration. The foreign-born share of Georgia's total population was 10.3% in 2021, lower than the national average of 13.6%, and up from 9.7% in 2011.
Changes in immigrant populations reflect shifts in both local and national demographics. The largest immigrant populations are found in major metro areas. Metro areas in California, Texas, Florida, and parts of the Northeast generally have a higher share of foreign-born residents.
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In 2021, the metro areas in the US with the highest and lowest foreign-born population shares were Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL at 41.2% (highest) and Beckley, WV at 0.8% (lowest). In Georgia, the highest and lowest were Gainesville, GA at 16.1% and Albany, GA at 2.4%, respectively.
