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Dougherty County, Georgia Population 2021
Dougherty County, Georgia's estimated population is 85,468 with a growth rate of -1.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dougherty County, Georgia is the 30th largest county inGeorgia. The 2010 Population was 94,513 and has seen a growth of -9.57% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85,468 | -1,244 | -1.43% |
| 2020 | 86,712 | -1,244 | -1.41% |
| 2019 | 87,956 | -1,244 | -1.39% |
| 2018 | 89,200 | -257 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 89,457 | -932 | -1.03% |
| 2016 | 90,389 | -1,124 | -1.23% |
| 2015 | 91,513 | -1,229 | -1.33% |
| 2014 | 92,742 | -669 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 93,411 | -1,283 | -1.35% |
| 2012 | 94,694 | -369 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 95,063 | 550 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 94,513 | -1,798 | -1.87% |
| 1990 | 96,311 | -4,407 | -4.38% |
| 1980 | 100,718 | 11,079 | 12.36% |
| 1970 | 89,639 | 13,959 | 18.44% |
| 1960 | 75,680 | 32,063 | 73.51% |
| 1950 | 43,617 | 15,052 | 52.69% |
| 1940 | 28,565 | 6,259 | 28.06% |
| 1930 | 22,306 | 2,243 | 11.18% |
| 1920 | 20,063 | 4,028 | 25.12% |
| 1910 | 16,035 | 2,356 | 17.22% |
| 1900 | 13,679 | 1,473 | 12.07% |
| 1890 | 12,206 | -416 | -3.30% |
| 1880 | 12,622 | 1,105 | 9.59% |
| 1870 | 11,517 | 3,222 | 38.84% |
| 1860 | 8,295 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.43% (-1,244)
County Website
State
Founded
1853
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
94,513
Growth Since 2010
-9.57% (-9,045)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 62,417 | 69.58% |
| White | 23,655 | 26.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1,343 | 1.50% |
| Some Other Race | 1,180 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 867 | 0.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 205 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.04% |
Dougherty County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 34,087 | 2.51 | 46 |
| Non Family | 13,377 | 1.2 | 39.7 |
| Married | 10,588 | 3.13 | 69.2 |
| Female | 8,401 | 3.55 | 28.5 |
| Male | 1,721 | 3.73 | 37.5 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,824 | 4.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,755 | 11.74% |
| High School Graduate | 17,371 | 30.19% |
| Some College | 13,321 | 23.15% |
| Associates Degree | 4,963 | 8.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,829 | 11.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,477 | 9.52% |
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Dougherty County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 37,848 | 31,091 | 6,624 |
| White | 17,422 | 15,100 | 5,051 |
| Hispanic | 1,159 | 708 | 255 |
| Asian | 555 | 504 | 219 |
| Other Race | 544 | 321 | 164 |
| 2+ Races | 492 | 442 | 110 |
| Native American | 187 | 157 | 41 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 |
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 39.46%.
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$31,060
Average Earnings
$33,889
Average Male
$28,695
Average Female
Dougherty County, Georgia Language by Age
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Dougherty County, Georgia Language
96.15% of Dougherty County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 3.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.40% of the population.
Dougherty County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59,470 | 19,528 | 32.84% |
| White | 21,866 | 3,369 | 15.41% |
| Hispanic | 2,417 | 786 | 32.52% |
| Multiple | 1,319 | 588 | 44.58% |
| Other | 1,160 | 509 | 43.88% |
| Asian | 860 | 166 | 19.30% |
| Native | 159 | 21 | 13.21% |
| Islander | 36 | 15 | 41.67% |
28.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.50%
Male Poverty Rate
30.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dougherty County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dougherty County, Georgia is Multiple, with 44.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dougherty County, Georgia is Native, with 13.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.36%.
Dougherty County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.1%
Male Marriage Rate
29.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Dougherty County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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Dougherty County, Georgia 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 55-64.
Dougherty County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,515 | 7.64% |
| White | 2,159 | 10.98% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 4.92% |
| Native American | 49 | 23.90% |
| Other Race | 33 | 4.67% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0.81% |
| Islander | 5 | 18.52% |
Dougherty County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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9.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
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57.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
13.2%
Unemployment Rate
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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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77.82%
Born in Dougherty County, Georgia
97.93%
Native Born
2.07%
Foreign Born
1.31%
Non Citizen
0.76%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.93% of Dougherty County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 77.82% having been born in Georgia. 1.31% 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