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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Dougherty County

Georgia · 96,311 residents · 328.644 sq mi
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Dougherty County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,587. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $57,300. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96,311
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 96,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
293 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
29.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 32.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
82K86K90K94K98K1990201020202024Dougherty County
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,587
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,934 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,888
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,645 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
24.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$334
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $469 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.5% in 2000
47.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+8%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(35,794)
Black59.9%(57,521)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1,292)
Asian0.6%(544)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.6%(59,179)
1990
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(46,991)
Black50.2%(48,300)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(815)
Asian0.5%(471)
Other0.6%(549)
Diversity Score64.8%(62,421)
Diversity Score
65
+5%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.5%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Dougherty County to nearby counties

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Income$89,168+278%
Home value$231,800+305%
Population34,179−59%
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DOUGHERTY COUNTY VS
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Income$46,012+95%
Home value$119,500+109%
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DOUGHERTY COUNTY VS
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Income$57,613+144%
Home value$106,000+85%
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DOUGHERTY COUNTY VS
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Income$58,694+149%
Home value$104,900+83%
Population20,059−76%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dougherty County, Georgia?

Dougherty County, Georgia has about 96,311 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Dougherty County, Georgia earns about $23,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dougherty County, Georgia expensive?

In Dougherty County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $57,300, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Dougherty County, Georgia?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dougherty County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dougherty County, Georgia?

About 24.4% of people in Dougherty County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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29 census tracts (top 20 by population)
Census Tract 104.01Census Tract 4Census Tract 5.01Census Tract 103.02Census Tract 11Census Tract 5.02Census Tract 107.01Census Tract 112Census Tract 110Census Tract 6Census Tract 104.02Census Tract 106.02Census Tract 1.02Census Tract 113Census Tract 107.02Census Tract 10Census Tract 1.01Census Tract 14.03Census Tract 106.01Census Tract 2
5 ZIP codes
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