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Douglasville

Georgia · 34,650 residents · 22.957 sq mi
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Douglasville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,858. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $196,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,650
+73%since 2000
from 20,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,509 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 874 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+13%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K17K25K32K40K1990201020202024Douglasville
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,858
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,289 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,980
+35%since 2000
from $22,283 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,141
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
51.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+22%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(12,425)
Black30.2%(6,054)
Hispanic / Latino4%(800)
Asian1.7%(346)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.8%(12,591)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(6,962)
Black64.1%(22,207)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(3,144)
Asian1.8%(633)
Other2.7%(932)
Diversity Score64.8%(22,452)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglasville, Georgia?

Douglasville, Georgia has about 34,650 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglasville, Georgia?

The typical household in Douglasville, Georgia earns about $63,858 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglasville, Georgia expensive?

In Douglasville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $196,400, and the typical rent is about $1,141 a month.

How educated are people in Douglasville, Georgia?

About 36.6% of adults age 25 and over in Douglasville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglasville, Georgia?

About 11.8% of people in Douglasville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglasville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglasville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,015 residents, a change of about 198 percent over that period.

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