State
County
Land Area (mi²)
89.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
781.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.87%
Growth Since 2010
7.10%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
151,576
World Population Review
Dothan, Alabama Population 2021
70,149
Dothan is a city located in Houston County Alabama. It is also the county seat of Houston County. With a 2020 population of 70,149, it is the 7th largest city in Alabama and the 529th largest city in the United States . Dothan is currently growing at a rate of 0.87% annually and its population has increased by 7.10% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65,496 in 2010. Dothan reached it's highest population of 70,149 in 2021. Spanning over 90 miles, Dothan has a population density of 782 people per square mile.
The average household income in Dothan is $70,479 with a poverty rate of 18.81%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $751 per month, and the median house value is $150,700. 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 Dothan was:
- White: 61.82%
- Black or African American: 33.58%
- Two or more races: 2.20%
- Asian: 1.26%
- Other race: 0.82%
- Native American: 0.25%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.06%
The current population of Dothan, Alabama is 70,149 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 68,337.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 65,496.
Dothan, Alabama Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 151,576 | 1,109 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 150,467 | 1,109 | 0.74% |
| 2019 | 149,358 | 1,109 | 0.74% |
| 2018 | 148,249 | 371 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 147,878 | 94 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 147,784 | -208 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 147,992 | 162 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 147,830 | 381 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 147,449 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 147,448 | 827 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 146,621 | 750 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 145,871 | 0.00% |
Dothan Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,971 | 61.82% |
| Black or African American | 22,797 | 33.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1,495 | 2.20% |
| Asian | 857 | 1.26% |
| Some Other Race | 558 | 0.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 172 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.06% |
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Dothan Population by Race
Dothan Population Pyramid $2021
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Dothan Population by Age
Dothan Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,268 | 2.55 | 59.2 |
| Married | 11,024 | 3.13 | 80.1 |
| Non Family | 9,778 | 1.21 | 48.8 |
| Female | 4,538 | 3.8 | 32.2 |
| Male | 928 | 3.65 | 51.7 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
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Dothan Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,773 | 3.78% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,137 | 8.82% |
| High School Graduate | 13,240 | 28.22% |
| Some College | 11,090 | 23.64% |
| Associates Degree | 4,722 | 10.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,457 | 15.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,498 | 9.59% |
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Dothan Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Dothan Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,085 | 27,955 | 9,616 |
| Black | 14,126 | 10,970 | 1,711 |
| Hispanic | 1,288 | 860 | 197 |
| Asian | 646 | 531 | 258 |
| 2+ Races | 610 | 550 | 122 |
| Other Race | 341 | 212 | 32 |
| Native American | 110 | 102 | 30 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 |
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 39.94%.
Dothan Educational Attainment by Race
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$34,246
Average Earnings
$42,193
Average Male
$27,753
Average Female
Dothan Earnings by Educational Attainment
Dothan Language by Age
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Dothan Language
95.51% of Dothan residents speak only English, while 4.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.24% of the population.
Dothan Language
Dothan Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 22,516 | 7,654 | 33.99% |
| White | 39,657 | 3,901 | 9.84% |
| Multiple | 1,440 | 482 | 33.47% |
| Hispanic | 2,286 | 449 | 19.64% |
| Asian | 857 | 117 | 13.65% |
| Other | 541 | 72 | 13.31% |
| Islander | 44 | 36 | 81.82% |
| Native | 164 | 19 | 11.59% |
18.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.93%
Male Poverty Rate
20.49%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dothan
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dothan is Islander, with 81.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dothan is White, with 9.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.50%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.38%.
Dothan Poverty
Dothan Poverty Rate by Education
Dothan Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Dothan Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Dothan Marital Status
Dothan Veterans by War
Dothan Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,824 | 11.34% |
| Black | 1,289 | 7.90% |
| Hispanic | 92 | 6.06% |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 9.60% |
| Native American | 33 | 22.30% |
| Asian | 32 | 4.69% |
| Other Race | 30 | 6.93% |
Dothan Veterans by Race
Dothan Veterans by Education
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7.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
Dothan Veterans by Education
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57.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Dothan Employment by Age
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Dothan Employment by Race
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Dothan Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.96%
Native Born
3.04%
Foreign Born
1.51%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.96% of Dothan residents were born in the United States, with 64.14% 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 Latin America.
Dothan Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70,149 | 604 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 69,545 | 604 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 68,941 | 604 | 0.88% |
| 2018 | 68,337 | 44 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 68,293 | 6 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 68,287 | -8 | -0.01% |
| 2015 | 68,295 | 173 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 68,122 | 456 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 67,666 | 454 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 67,212 | 593 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 66,619 | 522 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 66,097 | 8,360 | 1.36% |
| 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% |