Dougherty County's estimated 2026 population is 82,504 with a growth rate of -0.14% 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 -12.71% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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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