Dougherty County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83,091 | — | #705 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,044 | -34.7% | #2,826 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.6 years | -5.9% | #2,797 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $134,400 | -52.3% | #2,466 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $935 | -19.6% | #1,254 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.0% | +98.7% | #2,994 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dougherty County has a population of 83,091, making it the #705 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Dougherty County is $49,044, ranking #2,826 out of 3,222 counties — 34.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.0% and unemployment stands at 10.1%.
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The median home value in Dougherty County is $134,400 (-52.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $935/mo and the homeownership rate is 45.3%.
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86.9% of residents in Dougherty County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% below the national rate.
About Dougherty County, Georgia
Dougherty County, Georgia has a total population of 83,091, making it the 705th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dougherty County is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dougherty County is $49,044, which ranks #2,826 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1%.
The median home value in Dougherty County is $134,400, 52.3% below the national median. Renters in Dougherty County pay a median gross rent of $935 per month. The homeownership rate is 45.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dougherty County, 22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.7 min.
Dougherty County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 70.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (22.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%).
All data for Dougherty County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.