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Douglas Micro

Douglas, GA · 2 counties · 35,805 residents · 934.965 sq mi
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Douglas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,136. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 9,217 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,057. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% 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

35,805
−20%vs 2000
vs 45,022 in 2000
1990 – 2025
38 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 31.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
34K39K44K49K53K1990201020202024Douglas
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,136
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,993 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,776
−35%vs 2000
vs $14,963 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.1%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,057
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,876 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$263
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $364 in 2000
US average: $450
72.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.4% in 2000
27.3% rent
2.1
+34%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(26,023)
Black25.7%(9,202)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(557)
Asian0.3%(116)
Other1.3%(464)
Diversity Score52.9%(18,949)
53
−14%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.9%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Douglas, GA?

Douglas, GA has about 35,805 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Douglas, GA?

The typical household in Douglas, GA earns about $20,136 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 $42,057, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas, GA?

About 10.3% 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 23.1% of people in Douglas, GA live below the federal poverty line.

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

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