Dothan, Alabama Population 2018
Dothan, Alabama's estimated population is 68,202 according to the most recent United States census estimates. Dothan, Alabama is the 7th largest city in Alabama based on official 2017 estimates from the US Census Bureau.
The population density is 760.86 people/mi² (293.77 people/km²), with a household density of 130.74 people/km² (338.62 people/mi²).
The overall median age is 38.5 years, 36.1 years for males, and 40.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.5 males.
Based on data from the American Community Survey, in 2017 there were 30,353 households in the city, with an average size of people per household. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.7%, with a median rent of $702/month. The median house has 5.6 rooms, and has a value of $141,000.
The median income for households in Dothan, Alabama is $42,569, while the mean household income is $63,282. The per capita income is $, and % of families and % of individuals are below the federal poverty line. % of those under 18 are in poverty, and % of those 65 years or older.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
| 2017 | 68,202 | 30 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 68,172 | -20 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 68,192 | 183 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 68,009 | 469 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 67,540 | 457 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 67,083 | 608 | 0.91% |
| 2011 | 66,475 | 522 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 65,953 | 8,216 | 1.34% |
| 2000 | 57,737 | 4,148 | 0.75% |
| 1990 | 53,589 | 4,839 | 0.95% |
| 1980 | 48,750 | 12,017 | 2.87% |
| 1970 | 36,733 | 5,293 | 1.57% |
| 1960 | 31,440 | 9,856 | 3.83% |
| 1950 | 21,584 | 4,390 | 2.30% |
| 1940 | 17,194 | 1,148 | 0.69% |
| 1930 | 16,046 | 6,012 | 4.81% |
| 1920 | 10,034 | 3,018 | 3.64% |
| 1910 | 7,016 | 3,741 | 7.92% |
| 1900 | 3,275 | 0.00% |
