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Dodge County

Georgia · 19,925 residents · 495.963 sq mi
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Dodge County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,211. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,600. Households here earn about 31% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,925
+4%since 2000
from 19,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+17%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,211
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,144
+46%since 2000
from $14,468 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+25%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(13,142)
Black29.3%(5,623)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(248)
Asian0.2%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.6%(10,474)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(12,865)
Black29.3%(5,847)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(620)
Asian0.5%(95)
Other1.9%(379)
Diversity Score61.2%(12,193)
Segregation Score25.5%(5,087)
Diversity Score
61
+12%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dodge County, Georgia?

Dodge County, Georgia has about 19,925 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dodge County, Georgia?

The typical household in Dodge County, Georgia earns about $42,211 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dodge County, Georgia expensive?

In Dodge County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $86,600, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Dodge County, Georgia?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dodge County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dodge County, Georgia?

About 19.9% of people in Dodge County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dodge County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dodge County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,318 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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