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Douglas Micro

Douglas, GA · 2 counties · 50,731 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 $34,976. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,936. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,731
+13%since 2000
from 45,022 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+8%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K39K44K49K53K1990201020202024Douglas
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,976
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,993 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,465
+10%since 2000
from $14,963 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,936
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,876 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+35%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(30,683)
Black24.9%(12,655)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(6,391)
Asian0.6%(319)
Other2.1%(1,076)
Diversity Score70.3%(35,665)
Diversity Score
70
+14%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 50,731 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglas, GA?

The typical household in Douglas, GA earns about $34,976 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 $73,936, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas, GA?

About 10.5% 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 22.4% 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 14,926 residents, a change of about 42 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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