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Population Review

Douglas County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 18th-largest in Georgia

The population of Douglas County, Georgia is 146,141 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $80,764, the median home value is $262,200, and the median age is 36.8.

The population of Douglas County has grown 14.6% since 2010 (132,575 → 151,887), a +0.98% annualized rate.

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

146,141

Population

+0.98%

Annual growth

730

People / sq mi

$80,764

Median Income

$262,200

Median Home Value

Douglas County covers 200 sq mi of land at 730.2 people per square mile.

About Douglas County, GA

Douglas County is a county in Georgia with a population of 146,141. It ranks #18 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 36.8, younger than the national median. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

The median household income in Douglas County is $80,764, above the US median of $74,580. 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $262,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,447. The homeownership rate of 66.4% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Douglas County reflects 30.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.7% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 33.2 minutes each way.

Douglas County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Douglas County had a population of 132,575 in 2010 and 151,887 in 2024, a 14.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 151,887 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.98%.

2024 · 152K20102024

151,887

Population (2024)

132,575

Population (2010)

151,887

Peak (2024)

0.98%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010132,575
2011133,128
2012133,597
2013136,081
2014138,082
2015140,264
2016141,824
2017143,563
2018145,260
2019146,680
2020144,678
2021145,786
2022147,690
2023149,401
2024151,887

Race & Ethnicity

White36.4%
Black or African American49.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

36.8

Median Age

52.3%

Female

47.7%

Male

12.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.9%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
8.3%
15–19
7.6%
20–24
6.7%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
13.3%
45–54
14.5%
55–59
6.5%
60–64
6.1%
65–74
7.6%
75–84
3.2%
85+
1.2%

Children (under 15): 20.6% · Seniors (65+): 12.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$80,764+$6,100 vs state
Mean household income$98,426
Per-capita income$35,070
Poverty rate9.0%-0.9% vs state
Unemployment rate4.1%
Employment-to-population62.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
22.3%
Finance & real estate
11.1%
Retail trade
9.8%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Education & health care
8.2%
Construction
7.1%
Public administration
5.7%
Information
5.3%

The largest employment sector in Douglas County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.8%

Drive alone

0.4%

Carpool

76.7%

Public transit

12.7%

Work from home

33.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$262,200$-10,700 vs state

Median home value

$1,447

Median rent

66.4%

Homeownership rate

55,208

Total housing units

93.0%

Occupied

7.0%

Vacant

33.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.0%

With health insurance

95.9%

With broadband internet

37.2%

Foreign-born

9.1%

Veterans (18+)

11.4%

With a disability

84.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.4%

High School+

30.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Douglas County, Georgia has a population of 146,141 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 730 people per square mile.

The population of Douglas County has grown 14.6% since 2010 (132,575 → 151,887), a +0.98% annualized rate.

The median household income in Douglas County, Georgia is $80,764, with mean (average) household income of $98,426 and per-capita income of $35,070. 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Douglas County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (49.2%), White (36.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Douglas County, Georgia is 36.8 years. Residents are 52.3% female and 47.7% male.

The median home value in Douglas County is $262,200 and median monthly rent is $1,447. 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 55,208 total housing units, 7.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Douglas County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

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

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.