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Douglas, GA · 2 counties · 52,861 residents (2025 est.) · 934.965 sq mi
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Douglas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,338. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $120,851. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,684
+15%since 2000
from 45,022 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+13%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:52,861 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
34K39K44K49K53K1990201020202024Douglas
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,338
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,993 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,451
+63%since 2000
from $14,963 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+6%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,851
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,876 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+57%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
20
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(29,461)
Black24.7%(11,106)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(3,840)
Asian0.5%(213)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(27,839)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(28,563)
Black25.7%(13,291)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(8,156)
Asian0.6%(319)
Other2.6%(1,355)
Diversity Score75.4%(38,945)
Segregation Score23.6%(12,181)
Diversity Score
75
+22%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
−4%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.2%
−54.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+28.2 ptssince 2017
from 57.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 87.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 11.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

DouglasCENTRAL11,864
What's inside

2 component counties

Coffee CountyCENTRAL44,407Atkinson County8,454
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas, GA?

Douglas, GA has about 51,684 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglas, GA?

The typical household in Douglas, GA earns about $49,338 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas, GA expensive?

In Douglas, GA, the median home is worth about $120,851, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas, GA?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglas, GA?

About 23.4% of people in Douglas, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglas, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,879 residents, a change of about 44 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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