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Georgia · 11,864 residents (2025 est.) · 14.436 sq mi
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Douglas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,408. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,300. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,749
+10%since 2000
from 10,639 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
814 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 737 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.2
−5%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,864 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024Douglas
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,408
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,946 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,605
+38%since 2000
from $15,652 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
+7%since 2010
from 0.488 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
54.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+75%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(4,868)
Black45.2%(4,809)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(736)
Asian1.1%(115)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.6%(7,614)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.6%(3,835)
Black56%(6,582)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,146)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other1.4%(168)
Diversity Score71.2%(8,370)
Diversity Score
71
Unchangedsince 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+37%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.5%
−57.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+30.2 ptssince 2017
from 55.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 5.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas, Georgia?

Douglas, Georgia has about 11,749 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglas, Georgia?

The typical household in Douglas, Georgia earns about $34,408 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas, Georgia expensive?

In Douglas, Georgia, the median home is worth about $133,300, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas, Georgia?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglas, Georgia?

About 29.7% of people in Douglas, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglas, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,285 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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