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Unified School District · GA

Dougherty School District

Dougherty School District is a unified school district in Georgia with a community population of 83,091. The median household income is $49,044 and the median age is 36.6.

83,091

Population

253

People / sq mi

$49,044

Median Income

36.6

Median Age

Dougherty School District covers 329 sq mi of land at 252.8 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White23.2%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian15.5%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%

Economy & Income

$49,044

Median Household Income

$27,422

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment

Housing

$134,400

Median Home Value

$935

Median Rent

45.3%

Homeownership

Education Attainment

86.0%

High School+

22.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dougherty School District serves a community with a population of 83,091 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Georgia.

The median household income in Dougherty School District is $49,044, with a per capita income of $27,422. The poverty rate is 19.2%.

Dougherty School District is 23.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 15.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

In Dougherty School District, 86.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.

The median home value in Dougherty School District is $134,400, with a median rent of $935. The homeownership rate is 45.3%.

Data for Dougherty School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1301830).

Homeownership is the standout figure in Dougherty School District: 45.3% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 83,091 residents, Dougherty School District is a school district in Georgia.

Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $49,044, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 19.2%, poverty is near the top of the range for US school districts, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $134,400, with typical rent around $935.

22.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.

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