Dooly County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 120th-largest in Georgia

The population of Dooly County, Georgia is 11,026 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 120th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $56,545, the median home value is $96,400, and the median age is 45.9.

The population of Dooly County has declined 24.7% since 2010 (14,850 → 11,186), a -2.00% annualized rate.

Dooly County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

11,026

Population

-2.00%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$56,545

Median Income

$96,400

Median Home Value

Dooly County covers 393 sq mi of land at 28.1 people per square mile.

About Dooly County, GA

Dooly County is a county in Georgia with a population of 11,026. It ranks #120 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 45.9, older than the national median. The population is 55.1% male and 44.9% female.

The median household income in Dooly County is $56,545, below the US median of $74,580. 13.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $96,400, with monthly rent averaging $761. The homeownership rate of 66.6% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Dooly County reflects 13.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.1 minutes each way.

Dooly County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Dooly County had a population of 14,850 in 2010 and 11,186 in 2024, a -24.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,850 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.90%.

11,186

Population (2024)

14,850

Population (2010)

14,850

Peak (2010)

-1.90%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	14,850	-	-	estimate
2011	14,610	-240	-1.62%	estimate
2012	14,414	-196	-1.34%	estimate
2013	14,373	-41	-0.28%	estimate
2014	14,248	-125	-0.87%	estimate
2015	14,033	-215	-1.51%	estimate
2016	13,870	-163	-1.16%	estimate
2017	13,694	-176	-1.27%	estimate
2018	13,718	+24	+0.18%	estimate
2019	13,400	-318	-2.32%	estimate
2020	11,159	-2,241	-16.72%	estimate
2021	10,879	-280	-2.51%	estimate
2022	10,639	-240	-2.21%	estimate
2023	11,056	+417	+3.92%	estimate
2024	11,186	+130	+1.18%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	41.8%
Black or African American	47.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

45.9

Median Age

44.9%

Female

55.1%

Male

22.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.0%

5–9

3.3%

10–14

6.0%

15–19

4.7%

20–24

4.6%

25–34

10.7%

35–44

15.0%

45–54

14.6%

55–59

6.6%

60–64

8.5%

65–74

13.2%

75–84

7.2%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 13.3% · Seniors (65+): 22.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$56,545$-18,119 vs state
Mean household income	$77,693
Per-capita income	$27,078
Poverty rate	13.7%+3.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.6%
Employment-to-population	42.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

15.9%

Professional & business services

12.2%

Public administration

12.1%

Finance & real estate

11.6%

Agriculture

9.5%

Retail trade

8.7%

Construction

7.3%

Education & health care

5.5%

The largest employment sector in Dooly County is manufacturing, accounting for 15.9% of workers.

How residents commute

2.0%

Drive alone

1.1%

Carpool

79.4%

Public transit

5.7%

Work from home

22.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$96,400$-176,500 vs state

Median home value

$761

Median rent

66.6%

Homeownership rate

4,796

Total housing units

81.7%

Occupied

18.3%

Vacant

33.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

83.8%

With health insurance

88.6%

With broadband internet

14.2%

Foreign-born

5.1%

Veterans (18+)

17.9%

With a disability

90.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

83.0%

High School+

13.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dooly County, Georgia has a population of 11,026 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 120th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 28 people per square mile.

The population of Dooly County has declined 24.7% since 2010 (14,850 → 11,186), a -2.00% annualized rate.

The median household income in Dooly County, Georgia is $56,545, with mean (average) household income of $77,693 and per-capita income of $27,078. 13.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Dooly County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (47.9%), White (41.8%), Hispanic or Latino (2.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Dooly County, Georgia is 45.9 years. Residents are 44.9% female and 55.1% male.

The median home value in Dooly County is $96,400 and median monthly rent is $761. 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,796 total housing units, 18.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Dooly County, Georgia is manufacturing, employing 15.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Dooly County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.