Dothan, Alabama Population 2022
Dothan is a city located in Houston County Alabama. Dothan has a 2020 population of 72,188. It is also the county seat of Houston County. Dothan is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 1.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 71,072 in 2010.
The average household income in Dothan is $70,479 with a poverty rate of 17.96%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $767 per month, and the median house value is $152,700. The median age in Dothan is 39.6 years, 37.2 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
Dothan Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dothanwas:
- White: 60.30%
- Black or African American: 34.75%
- Two or more races: 2.42%
- Asian: 1.36%
- Other race: 0.91%
- Native American: 0.26%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 145,871 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 146,621 | 750 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 147,448 | 827 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 147,449 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 147,830 | 381 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 147,992 | 162 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 147,784 | -208 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 147,878 | 94 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 148,249 | 371 | 0.25% |
| 2019 | 149,358 | 1,109 | 0.74% |
| 2020 | 150,467 | 1,109 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 151,576 | 1,109 | 0.73% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,369 | 60.30% |
| Black or African American | 23,838 | 34.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 180 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 934 | 1.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race | 621 | 0.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1,663 | 2.42% |
Dothan Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,681 | 2.53 | 59.6 |
| Married | 11,421 | 3.1 | 80.5 |
| Male | 1,065 | 3.49 | 46.8 |
| Female | 4,334 | 3.9 | 33.9 |
| Non Family | 9,861 | 1.18 | 48 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,567 | 3.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,093 | 8.59% |
| High School Graduate | 13,657 | 28.66% |
| Some College | 10,874 | 22.82% |
| Associates Degree | 4,855 | 10.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,851 | 16.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,762 | 9.99% |
Dothan Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 714 | 619 | 350 |
| White | 30,106 | 28,038 | 9,863 |
| 2+ Races | 710 | 661 | 162 |
| Native American | 136 | 134 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 1,279 | 898 | 225 |
| Other Race | 340 | 221 | 50 |
| Black | 14,702 | 11,663 | 1,973 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.02%.
$36,349
Average Earnings
$43,967
Average Male
$28,758
Average Female
Dothan Language by Age
Dothan Language
95.49% of Dothan residents speak only English, while 4.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.36% of the population.
Dothan Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 23,547 | 7,692 | 32.67% |
| Multiple | 1,593 | 451 | 28.31% |
| Native | 180 | 32 | 17.78% |
| Hispanic | 2,301 | 388 | 16.86% |
| Asian | 934 | 120 | 12.85% |
| White | 39,157 | 3,510 | 8.96% |
| Other | 93 | NaN% |
17.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.40%
Male Poverty Rate
19.39%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dothan
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dothan is Black, with 32.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dothan is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.35%.
Dothan Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Dothan Married by Age and Sex
Dothan Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Dothan Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,821 | 11.41% |
| Black | 1,158 | 6.81% |
| Native American | 12 | 7.59% |
| Asian | 18 | 2.42% |
| Other Race | 39 | 8.41% |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 9.22% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 6.71% |
Dothan Veterans by Education
7.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.56%
Born in Dothan
96.95%
Native Born
3.05%
Foreign Born
1.51%
Non Citizen
1.55%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.95% of Dothan residents were born in the United States, with 64.56% having been born in Alabama. 1.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 3,275 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 7,016 | 3,741 | 7.92% |
| 1920 | 10,034 | 3,018 | 3.64% |
| 1930 | 16,046 | 6,012 | 4.81% |
| 1940 | 17,194 | 1,148 | 0.69% |
| 1950 | 21,584 | 4,390 | 2.30% |
| 1960 | 31,440 | 9,856 | 3.83% |
| 1970 | 36,733 | 5,293 | 1.57% |
| 1980 | 48,750 | 12,017 | 2.87% |
| 1990 | 53,589 | 4,839 | 0.95% |
| 2000 | 57,737 | 4,148 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 65,496 | 7,759 | 1.27% |
| 2011 | 66,054 | 558 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 66,612 | 558 | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 67,170 | 558 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 67,728 | 558 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 68,286 | 558 | 0.82% |
| 2016 | 68,844 | 558 | 0.82% |
| 2017 | 69,402 | 558 | 0.81% |
| 2018 | 69,960 | 558 | 0.80% |
| 2019 | 70,518 | 558 | 0.80% |
| 2020 | 71,072 | 554 | 0.79% |
| 2021 | 71,630 | 558 | 0.79% |
| 2022 | 72,188 | 558 | 0.78% |