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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 59,207 | 70.56% |
| White | 20,016 | 23.85% |
| Two or more races | 2,502 | 2.98% |
| Other race | 1,392 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 659 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 139 | 0.17% |
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Never Married
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%.
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 |
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