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Dougherty County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Albany

Dougherty County's estimated 2025 population is 82,145 with a growth rate of -0.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dougherty County is the 33rd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 94,521 and has seen a growth of -13.09% since that time.

82,145
Total Population
250
Population Density (mi²)
33
Population Rank (State)
-250 -0.3%
Annual Population Growth

Dougherty County Population

Dougherty County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Dougherty County includes 70.56% Black or African American, 23.85% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American59,20770.56%
White20,01623.85%
Two or more races2,5022.98%
Other race1,3921.66%
Asian6590.79%
Native American1390.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Dougherty County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Dougherty County's average per capita income is $38,951. Household income levels show a median of $46,784. The poverty rate stands at 26.44%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$87,540$112,250
Families$55,548$76,287
Households$46,784$63,592
Non Families$32,929$42,206

$38,951

Average Income

$46,784

Median Household Income

26.44%

Poverty Rate