Dougherty County, GA

County

Cities in Dougherty County

Neighborhoods in Dougherty County

Neighborhood

Dougherty, GA

Woodbridge / Springfield

Groveland / Gailshar Gardens

Greenbrier / Westwood

Turner City / Sylvandale

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

Demographics of Dougherty

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

22.7%

Households with Children

27.7%

School Enrollment K-12

9,951

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.5%
School Age (5-17): 17.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.8%
Working Age (35-54): 22.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.2%
Seniors (65+): 17.4%

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: 14.0%
High School / GED: 31.9%
Some College or Associate's: 31.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.8%

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: 8.6%
Single Parents: 19.1%
Couples & Adults: 31.2%
Living Alone: 41.1%

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: 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 70.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.0%
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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 38.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 61.0%

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: 64.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.2%
Caribbean: 0.7%
Other Black: 34.4%

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: 76.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.6%

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: 95.5%
Spanish: 3.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.2%

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: 3.4%
Elementary (1-4): 6.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 8.1%
Not Enrolled: 72.4%

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