Dooly County, GA

County

Cities in Dooly County

Neighborhoods in Dooly County

Lamb Town / Mars Hill Crossroads

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

Demographics of Dooly

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

14.8%

Households with Children

27.9%

School Enrollment K-12

939

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.5%
School Age (5-17): 12.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.5%
Working Age (35-54): 28.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.9%
Seniors (65+): 22.3%

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: 15.9%
High School / GED: 37.4%
Some College or Associate's: 31.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.8%

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: 14.6%
Couples & Adults: 39.4%
Living Alone: 32.6%

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: 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 46.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 78.4%
Puerto Rican: 10.1%
Cuban: 4.5%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 1.1%
South American: 3.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 34.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 65.8%

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: 38.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 61.5%

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: 78.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.0%

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: 88.3%
Spanish: 9.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.4%

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: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 3.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 3.1%
College / Graduate: 4.5%
Not Enrolled: 82.3%

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