Unified School District · AL
Dothan City School District
Dothan City School District is a unified school district in Alabama with a community population of 71,514. The median household income is $55,792 and the median age is 40.2.
71,514
Population
793
People / sq mi
$55,792
Median Income
40.2
Median Age
Dothan City School District covers 90 sq mi of land at 792.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 34.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,792
Median Household Income
$35,321
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$194,000
Median Home Value
$960
Median Rent
57.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.6%
High School+
27.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dothan City School District serves a community with a population of 71,514 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Alabama.
The median household income in Dothan City School District is $55,792, with a per capita income of $35,321. The poverty rate is 14.7%.
Dothan City School District is 55.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 34.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Dothan City School District, 88.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Dothan City School District is $194,000, with a median rent of $960. The homeownership rate is 57.1%.
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Data for Dothan City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0101230).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.