Dougherty County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 31st-largest in Georgia

The population of Dougherty County, Georgia is 83,915 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 31st-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $46,784, the median home value is $129,200, and the median age is 36.6.

The population of Dougherty County has declined 12.8% since 2010 (94,521 → 82,418), a -0.97% annualized rate.

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

83,915

Population

-0.97%

Annual growth

255

People / sq mi

$46,784

Median Income

$129,200

Median Home Value

Dougherty County covers 329 sq mi of land at 255.3 people per square mile.

About Dougherty County, GA

Dougherty County is a county in Georgia with a population of 83,915. It ranks #31 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 36.6, younger than the national median. The population is 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

The median household income in Dougherty County is $46,784, below the US median of $74,580. 21.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $129,200, with monthly rent averaging $905. The homeownership rate of 46.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Dougherty County reflects 23.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.4 minutes each way.

Dougherty County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Dougherty County had a population of 94,521 in 2010 and 82,418 in 2024, a -12.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 95,080 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.97%.

82,418

Population (2024)

94,521

Population (2010)

95,080

Peak (2011)

-0.97%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	94,521	-	-	estimate
2011	95,080	+559	+0.59%	estimate
2012	94,716	-364	-0.38%	estimate
2013	93,441	-1,275	-1.35%	estimate
2014	92,775	-666	-0.71%	estimate
2015	91,556	-1,219	-1.31%	estimate
2016	90,365	-1,191	-1.30%	estimate
2017	89,537	-828	-0.92%	estimate
2018	89,247	-290	-0.32%	estimate
2019	87,854	-1,393	-1.56%	estimate
2020	85,161	-2,693	-3.07%	estimate
2021	82,271	-2,890	-3.39%	estimate
2022	82,972	+701	+0.85%	estimate
2023	82,635	-337	-0.41%	estimate
2024	82,418	-217	-0.26%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	23.9%
Black or African American	70.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

36.6

Median Age

54.1%

Female

45.9%

Male

17.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.5%

5–9

6.6%

10–14

6.9%

15–19

7.5%

20–24

7.1%

25–34

13.4%

35–44

11.5%

45–54

11.3%

55–59

5.9%

60–64

6.5%

65–74

10.5%

75–84

4.8%

85+

1.7%

Children (under 15): 20.0% · Seniors (65+): 17.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$46,784$-27,880 vs state
Mean household income	$63,592
Per-capita income	$27,125
Poverty rate	21.4%+11.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	5.9%
Employment-to-population	49.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

27.7%

Manufacturing

10.2%

Finance & real estate

9.8%

Education & health care

8.1%

Public administration

6.9%

Retail trade

6.2%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.5%

Information

5.3%

The largest employment sector in Dougherty County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.7% of workers.

How residents commute

1.3%

Drive alone

1.4%

Carpool

77.6%

Public transit

7.9%

Work from home

20.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$129,200$-143,700 vs state

Median home value

$905

Median rent

46.5%

Homeownership rate

40,631

Total housing units

84.4%

Occupied

15.6%

Vacant

53.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

86.0%

With health insurance

90.0%

With broadband internet

21.2%

Foreign-born

9.1%

Veterans (18+)

18.7%

With a disability

95.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.4%

High School+

23.2%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Georgia

Atlanta (499,287)Columbus (204,383)Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (201,504)Macon-Bibb County (156,543)Savannah (147,546)Athens-Clarke County unified government (126,987)South Fulton (109,157)Sandy Springs (107,198)Roswell (92,577)Johns Creek (82,115)All Georgia cities →

Other counties in Georgia

Fulton County (1,068,507)Gwinnett County (966,972)Cobb County (769,152)DeKalb County (762,105)Clayton County (298,771)Chatham County (298,143)Cherokee County (274,539)Forsyth County (260,062)Henry County (245,417)Hall County (208,395)All Georgia counties →

Part of Georgia

Georgia demographic profile All Georgia data →

Metro areas in Georgia

Atlanta (6,176,937)Augusta (618,022)Chattanooga (569,333)Savannah (412,089)Columbus (326,136)Macon (234,040)Athens (218,190)Gainesville (208,395)All US metros →

County rankings

US Counties by Population Richest US Counties by Median Household Income Expensive US Counties by Home Value Educated US Counties Counties With Highest Poverty Rates Youngest US Counties by Median Age Oldest US Counties by Median Age Cheapest US Counties by Median Home Value Racially Diverse US Counties Counties With Largest Hispanic Population All rankings →

Frequently Asked Questions

Dougherty County, Georgia has a population of 83,915 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 31st-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 255 people per square mile.

The population of Dougherty County has declined 12.8% since 2010 (94,521 → 82,418), a -0.97% annualized rate.

The median household income in Dougherty County, Georgia is $46,784, with mean (average) household income of $63,592 and per-capita income of $27,125. 21.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Dougherty County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (70.6%), White (23.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Dougherty County, Georgia is 36.6 years. Residents are 54.1% female and 45.9% male.

The median home value in Dougherty County is $129,200 and median monthly rent is $905. 46.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 40,631 total housing units, 15.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Dougherty County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

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