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Dougherty County

Georgia · 85,790 residents · 328.644 sq mi
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Dougherty County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,947. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,200. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
85,790
−11%since 2000
from 96,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
261 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+18%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
82K86K90K94K98K1990201020202024Dougherty County
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,947
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,934 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,647
+36%since 2000
from $16,645 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
56.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic24%(20,631)
Black69.6%(59,720)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(2,413)
Asian0.8%(647)
Other2.1%(1,817)
Diversity Score56.1%(48,161)
Segregation Score45.2%(38,777)
Diversity Score
56
−9%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+67%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dougherty County, Georgia?

Dougherty County, Georgia has about 85,790 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dougherty County, Georgia earns about $40,947 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 $106,200, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Dougherty County, Georgia?

About 22.2% 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 27.3% of people in Dougherty County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dougherty County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dougherty County, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10,521 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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