Dooly County, Georgia Population 2022
Dooly County, Georgia's estimated population is 12,433 with a growth rate of -2.50% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dooly County, Georgia is the 115th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 14,854 and has seen a growth of -16.30% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 2,135 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 4,427 | 2,292 | 107.35% |
| 1850 | 8,361 | 3,934 | 88.86% |
| 1860 | 8,917 | 556 | 6.65% |
| 1870 | 9,790 | 873 | 9.79% |
| 1880 | 12,420 | 2,630 | 26.86% |
| 1890 | 18,146 | 5,726 | 46.10% |
| 1900 | 26,567 | 8,421 | 46.41% |
| 1910 | 20,554 | -6,013 | -22.63% |
| 1920 | 20,522 | -32 | -0.16% |
| 1930 | 18,025 | -2,497 | -12.17% |
| 1940 | 16,886 | -1,139 | -6.32% |
| 1950 | 14,159 | -2,727 | -16.15% |
| 1960 | 11,474 | -2,685 | -18.96% |
| 1970 | 10,404 | -1,070 | -9.33% |
| 1980 | 10,826 | 422 | 4.06% |
| 1990 | 9,901 | -925 | -8.54% |
| 2010 | 14,854 | 4,953 | 50.03% |
| 2011 | 14,612 | -242 | -1.63% |
| 2012 | 14,415 | -197 | -1.35% |
| 2013 | 14,372 | -43 | -0.30% |
| 2014 | 14,246 | -126 | -0.88% |
| 2015 | 14,034 | -212 | -1.49% |
| 2016 | 13,853 | -181 | -1.29% |
| 2017 | 13,691 | -162 | -1.17% |
| 2018 | 13,709 | 18 | 0.13% |
| 2019 | 13,390 | -319 | -2.33% |
| 2020 | 13,071 | -319 | -2.38% |
| 2021 | 12,752 | -319 | -2.44% |
| 2022 | 12,433 | -319 | -2.50% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,160 | 45.39% |
| Black or African American | 6,711 | 49.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race | 251 | 1.85% |
| Two or More Races | 443 | 3.26% |
Dooly County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,979 | 2.43 | 70.9 |
| Married | 2,259 | 2.94 | 82.7 |
| Male | 168 | 4.11 | 29.8 |
| Female | 1,044 | 2.94 | 60.9 |
| Non Family | 1,508 | 1.13 | 64.7 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 579 | 5.84% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,356 | 13.68% |
| High School Graduate | 4,165 | 42.03% |
| Some College | 1,849 | 18.66% |
| Associates Degree | 678 | 6.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 827 | 8.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 456 | 4.60% |
Dooly County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 283 | 188 | 79 |
| White | 4,588 | 3,957 | 999 |
| Hispanic | 535 | 272 | 79 |
| Black | 4,685 | 3,645 | 199 |
| Other Race | 141 | 59 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 66.67%.
$31,376
Average Earnings
$34,400
Average Male
$23,932
Average Female
Dooly County, Georgia Language by Age
Dooly County, Georgia Language
94.05% of Dooly County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 5.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.83% of the population.
Dooly County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 388 | 272 | 70.10% |
| Hispanic | 879 | 391 | 44.48% |
| Black | 5,913 | 1,789 | 30.26% |
| White | 5,209 | 541 | 10.39% |
| Other | 4 | NaN% |
22.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.83%
Male Poverty Rate
25.14%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dooly County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dooly County, Georgia is Multiple, with 70.10% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dooly County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.61%.
Dooly County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Dooly County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Dooly County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Dooly County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 580 | 10.88% |
| Black | 336 | 6.18% |
| Native American | 4 | 66.67% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.34% |
Dooly County, Georgia Veterans by Education
2.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.10%
Veteran Disability Rate
48.1%
Labor Force Participation
43.7%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
81.33%
Born in Dooly County, Georgia
95.88%
Native Born
4.12%
Foreign Born
2.99%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.88% of Dooly County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 81.33% having been born in Georgia. 2.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990