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Douglas Micro

Douglas, GA · 2 counties · 45,022 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 $29,993. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,876.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

45,022
+26%since 1990
from 35,805 in 1990
1990 – 2025
48 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 38 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.9
+5%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
34K39K44K49K53K1990201020202024Douglas
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,993
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,136 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,963
+53%since 1990
from $9,776 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.8%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,876
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,057 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$364
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
74.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
25.6% rent
1.6
−25%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(26,023)
Black25.7%(9,202)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(557)
Asian0.3%(116)
Diversity Score52.9%(18,949)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(29,461)
Black24.7%(11,106)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(3,840)
Asian0.5%(213)
Diversity Score61.8%(27,839)
62
+17%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.4%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 17.5 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 Douglas, GA?

Douglas, GA has about 45,022 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Douglas, GA?

The typical household in Douglas, GA earns about $29,993 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 $46,876, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas, GA?

About 9.5% 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 19.8% 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 9,217 residents, a change of about 26 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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