Dougherty County, GA

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2020 Population

88,696

1.12% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

35.8

0.562% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

27.3%

3.92% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$40,947

3.44% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$106,200

2.61% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

35,499

1.48% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Dougherty County, GA had a population of 88.7k people with a median age of 35.8 and a median household income of $40,947. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Dougherty County, GA declined from 89,703 to 88,696, a −1.12% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,584 to $40,947, a 3.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dougherty County, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (69.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (24.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.78%), Other (Hispanic) (1.13%), and White (Hispanic) (1.03%).

None of the households in Dougherty County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Dougherty County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dougherty County, GA are Albany Technical College (1,916 degrees awarded in 2020) and Albany State University (1,179 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Dougherty County, GA was $106,200, and the homeownership rate was 45.9%.

Most people in Dougherty County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Dougherty County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Dougherty County, GA borders Baker County, GA, Calhoun County, GA, Lee County, GA, Mitchell County, GA, Terrell County, GA, and Worth County, GA.

Population & Diversity

Dougherty County, GA is home to a population of 88.7k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.07% of Dougherty County, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.83k people).

In 2020, there were 2.81 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.5k people) in Dougherty County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.58k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

98.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.6% of Dougherty County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Dougherty County, GA was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dougherty County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dougherty County, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
61.5k ± 476
White (Non-Hispanic)
21.9k ± 44
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.58k ± 463

2.94%

Hispanic Population

2.6k people

2.94% of the people in Dougherty County, GA are hispanic (2.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dougherty County, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
234,298 ± 11,751 people
India
98,606 ± 7,673 people
Jamaica
44,462 ± 5,166 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 234,298 Georgia residents, followed by India with 98,606 and Jamaica with 44,462.

Foreign-Born Population

2.07%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.83k people

2.07%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.85k people

As of 2020, 2.07% of Dougherty County, GA residents (1.83k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dougherty County, GA was 2.07%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dougherty County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,779 ± 291
Gulf War (1990s)
1,406 ± 297
Gulf War (2001-)
1,163 ± 386

Dougherty County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dougherty County, GA employs 35.5k people. The largest industries in Dougherty County, GA are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,101 people), Retail Trade (4,463 people), and Educational Services (3,911 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($51,157), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($48,118), and Wholesale Trade ($46,094).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,276. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

35.5k

2020 Value

± 1,646

1.48%

1 Year growth

± 6.12%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dougherty County, GA grew at a rate of 1.48%, from 35k employees to 35.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dougherty County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,642 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,508 people), and Management Occupations (2,824 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dougherty County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

35.5k

2020 Value

± 1,646

1.48%

1 Year growth

± 6.12%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dougherty County, GA grew at a rate of 1.48%, from 35k employees to 35.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dougherty County, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,101 people), Retail Trade (4,463 people), and Educational Services (3,911 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dougherty County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Dougherty County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,935

Median earning men ± $2,146

$26,224

Median earning women ± $1,536

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($50,984), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,563), and Public Administration ($44,699).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($40,515), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,244), and Public Administration ($39,576).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

955
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
693
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
557
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$601k
Manufacturing
$570k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$271k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $68.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($63.5B) and Electronics ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$626B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $626B. This is expected to increase 108% to $1.3T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$57.7B
Tennessee
$34B
North Carolina
$30.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $57.7B, followed by Tennessee with $34B and North Carolina and $30.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dougherty County, GA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 69.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (29.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.793%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (69.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (29.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.793%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Dougherty County, GA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Dougherty County, GA awarded 3,095 degrees. The student population of Dougherty County, GA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,720 male students and 6,811 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dougherty County, GA are Black or African American (2,234 and 72.5%), followed by White (661 and 21.4%), Hispanic or Latino (75 and 2.43%), and Two or More Races (44 and 1.43%).

The largest universities in Dougherty County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Albany Technical College (1,916 and 61.9%) and Albany State University (1,179 and 38.1%).

The most popular majors in Dougherty County, GA are General Business Administration & Management (383 and 12.4%), Registered Nursing (300 and 9.69%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (240 and 7.75%).

The median tuition cost in Dougherty County, GA for a public four year colleges is $4,064 for in-state students and $14,786 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Dougherty County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 9,531 (28.5% men and 71.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 9,531 students enrolled in Dougherty County, GA, 28.5% men and 71.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 7,374 records, of which 72.1% were women and 27.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
56 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
217 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
217 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Dougherty County, GA was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Dougherty County, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Albany Technical College
1,916 degrees awarded
Albany State University
1,179 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Albany Technical College with 1,916 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 982 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dougherty County, GA, which is 0.465 times less than the 2,113 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 2,234 degrees mean that there were 3.38 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 661 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,064) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,870) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,440) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Measure

In 2020, 0.952% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.869% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.28M), Some college (1.79M), and Bachelors Degree (1.47M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dougherty County, GA was $106,200 in 2020, which is 0.462 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $103,500 to $106,200, a 2.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Dougherty County, GA is 45.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Dougherty County, GA have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dougherty County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dougherty County, GA is $40,947. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Dougherty County, GA was Census Tract 104.03 with a value of $80,179, followed by Census Tract 104.01 and Census Tract 5.02, with respective values of $69,505 and $63,750.

In 2021, 22.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dougherty County, GA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 1.77%.

Housing

Property

$106,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,883

$15,709

Median Property Taxes

±$921

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dougherty County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dougherty County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

45.9%

Homeownership

2020

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 45.9% of the housing units in Dougherty County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 46%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dougherty County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 104.03
Census Tract 104.01
Census Tract 5.02

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dougherty County, GA was Census Tract 104.03 with a value of $80,179, followed by Census Tract 104.01 and Census Tract 5.02, with respective values of $69,505 and $63,750.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Dougherty County, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$40,947

Median Household Income

± $1,063

34.8k

Number of Households

± 1,285

In 2020, the median household income of the 34.8k households in Dougherty County, GA grew to $40,947 from the previous year's value of $39,584.

The following chart displays the households in Dougherty County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dougherty County, GA is from Georgia.

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.477

2019 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2020, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.302% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (4.63%)

In 2020, 78.6% of workers in Dougherty County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (4.63%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dougherty County, GA have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Dougherty County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dougherty County, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dougherty County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dougherty County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 22.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dougherty County, GA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 1.77%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

27.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dougherty County, GA (23.2k out of 84.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dougherty County, GA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 39.5% of the children was living in poverty in Dougherty County, GA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 7.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 941 in Dougherty County, GA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 130 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

84.3% of the population of Dougherty County, GA has health coverage, with 33% on employee plans, 26% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 3.06% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Georgia was $6,587 in 2014. This is a 5.41% increase from the previous year ($6,249).

Primary care physicians in Dougherty County, GA see 1267 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.31% decrease from the previous year (1297 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1599 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 715 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.5% were men and 55.5% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Georgia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Georgia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,267 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dougherty County, GA

Primary care physicians in Dougherty County, GA see an average of 1,267 patients per year. This represents a 2.31% decrease from the previous year (1,297 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dougherty County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Georgia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 23.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.5% were men and 55.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15.7%

Uninsured

33%

Employer Coverage

26%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

3.06%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dougherty County, GA declined by 4.75% from 16.5% to 15.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dougherty County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 91.8 in Dougherty County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dougherty County, GA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.1% in Dougherty County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dougherty County, GA.

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