2023 ACS Census Data · Population 83,915
Dougherty County is a mid-sized county in Georgia with a population of 83,915. The median household income is $46,784, 28% below the national average. The poverty rate is 26.4%, median home value is $129,200, and 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
83,915
2023 estimate
Rank #692 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$46,784
Household
Rank #2856 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$129,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2353 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
23.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #1379 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
54.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
23% below Georgia avg·28% below national avg
Poverty Rate
52% below Georgia avg·76% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% below Georgia avg·5% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$27,125
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
26.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
54.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
29% below Georgia avg·38% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
2% below Georgia avg·3% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
34% below Georgia avg·36% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
48% below Georgia avg·59% below national avg
Housing Units
40,631
Households
34,280
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,327
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
80.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
11% above Georgia avg·4% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% above Georgia avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
16.7%
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