Douglas County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 147,888 | — | #462 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $82,984 | +10.4% | #484 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.9 years | -5.1% | #2,760 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $296,900 | +5.3% | #644 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,570 | +35.0% | #206 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | -13.8% | #982 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Douglas County has a population of 147,888, making it the #462 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.9 years, which is 5.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Douglas County is $82,984, ranking #484 out of 3,222 counties — 10.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.9% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Douglas County is $296,900 (+5.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,570/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.9%.
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87.7% of residents in Douglas County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% below the national rate.
About Douglas County, Georgia
Douglas County, Georgia has a total population of 147,888, making it the 462nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Douglas County is 36.9 years, which is 5.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Douglas County is $82,984, which ranks #484 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Douglas County is $296,900, 5.3% above the national median. Renters in Douglas County pay a median gross rent of $1,570 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Douglas County, 30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.9 min.
Douglas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 49.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (31.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.2%).
All data for Douglas 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.