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Dothan Metro

Dothan, AL · 3 counties · 156,266 residents (2025 est.) · 1,716.203 sq mi
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Dothan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,746. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,459.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
152,674
+17%since 2000
from 130,861 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+10%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:156,266 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
117K127K137K146K156K1990201020202024Dothan
2024153K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,746
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,351 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,790
+87%since 2000
from $17,560 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+1%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,459
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,080 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$896
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+41%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(97,140)
Black22.7%(29,675)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1,824)
Asian0.5%(590)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.8%(62,488)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(102,578)
Black23.5%(35,915)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(6,811)
Asian0.9%(1,333)
Other4%(6,037)
Diversity Score61.2%(93,439)
Segregation Score37.1%(56,595)
Diversity Score
61
+28%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
−3%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

DothanCENTRAL72,060
What's inside

3 component counties

Houston CountyCENTRAL110,318Geneva County27,554Henry County18,394
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dothan, AL?

Dothan, AL has about 152,674 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dothan, AL?

The typical household in Dothan, AL earns about $57,746 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dothan, AL expensive?

In Dothan, AL, the median home is worth about $171,459, and the typical rent is about $896 a month.

How educated are people in Dothan, AL?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dothan, AL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dothan, AL?

About 17.9% of people in Dothan, AL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dothan, AL grown since 1990?

Yes, Dothan, AL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,322 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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