Dothan, AL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Dothan

Neighborhood

Houston, AL

Lamont Court / Solomon Heights

Cherokee Acres / Tidwell

Bama Dale / Young America

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Dothan

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

27.5%

Households with Children

27.0%

School Enrollment K-12

8,010

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.1%
School Age (5-17): 16.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.0%
Working Age (35-54): 24.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.0%
Seniors (65+): 18.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.4%
High School / GED: 29.6%
Some College or Associate's: 31.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.3%
Single Parents: 13.7%
Couples & Adults: 34.3%
Living Alone: 38.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 35.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 56.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 75.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.1%
Caribbean: 0.4%
Other Black: 24.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 62.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 32.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.7%
Spanish: 3.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 5.2%
Not Enrolled: 76.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources