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Dooly County

Georgia · 11,208 residents · 392.631 sq mi
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Dooly County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,039. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,400. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
11,208
−3%since 2000
from 11,525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+24%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K12K14K15K1990201020202024Dooly County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,039
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,980 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,198
+85%since 2000
from $13,628 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(5,161)
Black49.3%(5,679)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(537)
Asian0.4%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.3%(7,876)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(4,611)
Black49.4%(5,540)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(797)
Asian0.5%(51)
Other1.2%(134)
Diversity Score71.9%(8,063)
Segregation Score5.4%(608)
Diversity Score
72
+5%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
5
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 43.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dooly County, Georgia?

Dooly County, Georgia has about 11,208 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dooly County, Georgia earns about $48,039 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dooly County, Georgia expensive?

In Dooly County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $81,400, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Dooly County, Georgia?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dooly County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dooly County, Georgia?

About 22.5% of people in Dooly County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dooly County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dooly County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,307 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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