Dougherty County's 2026 population is estimated at 82,504, reflecting a -0.14% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Dougherty County is the 33rd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 94,521 and has grown -12.71% since 2010.
Overall: 36.6 years
Female: 38.7 years
Male: 34.5 years
There are 63,066 adults, (14,443 of whom are seniors) in Dougherty County.
Female: 45,073 (54.2%)
Male: 38,018 (45.8%)
The racial composition of Dougherty County includes 70.54% Black or African American, 23.2% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 58,613 | 70.54% |
| White | 19,277 | 23.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,757 | 3.32% |
| Other race | 1,674 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 592 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 178 | 0.21% |
Dougherty County 's average per capita income is $40,080. Household income levels show a median of $49,044. The poverty rate stands at 25.03%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,891 | $111,161 |
| Families | $59,329 | $77,608 |
| Households | $49,044 | $64,820 |
| Non Families | $34,894 | $43,280 |
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