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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Dothan Metro

Dothan, AL · 3 counties · 130,861 residents · 1,716.203 sq mi
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Dothan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,351. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $68,080.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

130,861
+9%since 1990
from 120,352 in 1990
1990 – 2025
76 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 70 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+10%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
117K127K137K146K156K1990201020202024Dothan
2024153K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,351
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,530 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,560
+54%since 1990
from $11,374 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.4%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,080
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,461 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
73.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
26.9% rent
2.1
+4%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(92,289)
Black22.5%(27,103)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(584)
Asian0.4%(437)
Diversity Score45.9%(55,266)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(97,140)
Black22.7%(29,675)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1,824)
Asian0.5%(590)
Diversity Score47.8%(62,488)
48
+4%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.2%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−20%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dothan, AL?

Dothan, AL has about 130,861 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dothan, AL?

The typical household in Dothan, AL earns about $32,351 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 $68,080, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Dothan, AL?

About 16.0% 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 16.4% 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 10,509 residents, a change of about 9 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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