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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Douglas

Georgia · 10,639 residents · 14.436 sq mi
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Douglas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,946. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,000. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,639
+2%since 1990
from 10,464 in 1990
1990 – 2025
737 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 725 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.0
+5%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024Douglas
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,946
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,038 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,652
+36%since 1990
from $11,543 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276 in 1990
US average: $602
60.0%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.7% in 1990
40.0% rent
2.2
−7%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(5,667)
Black44.7%(4,681)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(53)
Asian0.7%(75)
Diversity Score63.9%(6,690)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(4,868)
Black45.2%(4,809)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(736)
Asian1.1%(115)
Diversity Score71.6%(7,614)
72
+12%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.8%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 12.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Douglas, Georgia?

Douglas, Georgia has about 10,639 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Douglas, Georgia?

The typical household in Douglas, Georgia earns about $27,946 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 $62,000, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas, Georgia?

About 15.2% 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 24.4% 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 175 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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