Douglas County, GA

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    2024 Population
    147,888
    US Senator
    Jon Ossoff
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Raphael Warnock
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.9
    0.272% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.9%
    3.61% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $82,984
    2.75% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $296,900
    13.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    71,305
    0.177% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Douglas 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.

    95.8% of the residents in Douglas County, GA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Douglas County, GA are Shearz Institute (60 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Douglas County, GA was $296,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.9%.

    Most people in Douglas County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Douglas County, GA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Douglas County, GA is home to a population of 148k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.56% of Douglas County, GA residents were born outside of the country (14.1k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.59 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (72.8k people) in Douglas County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 6.78k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.8% of Douglas County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Douglas County, GA was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Douglas County, GA
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      72.8k ± 1.13k
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      45.9k ± 537
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      6.78k ± 1.52k
    12.2%
    Hispanic Population
    18.1k people

    In 2024, there were 1.59 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (72.8k people) in Douglas County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 6.78k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    12.2% of the people in Douglas County, GA are hispanic (18.1k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Douglas County, GA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      232,075 ± 11,701 people
    2. India
      112,556 ± 8,194 people
    3. Jamaica
      54,537 ± 5,719 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,075 Georgia residents, followed by India with 112,556 and Jamaica with 54,537.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    9.56%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    14.1k people
    10.2%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    14.9k people

    As of 2024, 9.56% of Douglas County, GA residents (14.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Douglas County, GA was 10.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      3,419 ± 554
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      2,739 ± 444
    3. Vietnam
      1,899 ± 292

    Douglas County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    87.7% of the population of Douglas County, GA has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 14.9% on Medicaid, 9.07% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 2% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Douglas County, GA see 2,315 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,315 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2266 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 666 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,315 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Douglas County, GA

    Primary care physicians in Douglas County, GA see an average of 2,315 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,315 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    12.3%
    Uninsured
    46.8%
    Employer Coverage
    14.9%
    Medicaid
    9.07%
    Medicare
    14.9%
    Non-Group
    2%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Douglas County, GA grew by 2.84% from 12% to 12.3%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.36 in Douglas County, GA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 42.8% in Douglas County, GA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 14.1% in Douglas County, GA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Douglas County, GA employs 71.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Douglas County, GA were Health Care & Social Assistance (8,552 people), Retail Trade (8,192 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (7,089 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($80,811), Public Administration ($68,314), and Finance & Insurance ($66,558).

    Employment

    Occupations

    71.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,627
    0.177%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.25%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Douglas County, GA grew at a rate of 0.177%, from 71.2k employees to 71.3k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Douglas County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,010 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,779 people), and Management Occupations (6,712 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Douglas County, GA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    71.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,627
    0.177%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.25%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Douglas County, GA grew at a rate of 0.177%, from 71.2k employees to 71.3k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Douglas County, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,552 people), Retail Trade (8,192 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (7,089 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Douglas County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Douglas County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,102
    Median earning men ± $2,470
    $43,441
    Median earning women ± $1,771

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($85,022), Public Administration ($69,710), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,289).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,818), Public Administration ($65,976), and Information ($55,625).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.94%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

    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
    1. 218
      Construction
    2. 184
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 177
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $317k
      Retail Trade
    2. $276k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $273k
      Wholesale Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    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 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.394%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Georgia

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    Jon Ossoff
    Senator from Georgia2
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.
    Raphael Warnock
    Senator from Georgia3
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Douglas County, GA awarded 60 degrees. The student population of Douglas County, GA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 19 male students and 56 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Douglas County, GA are Black or African American (41 and 70.7%), Hispanic or Latino (11 and 19%), and White (6 and 10.3%).

    The largest universities in Douglas County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Shearz Institute (60 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Douglas County, GA are General Cosmetology (26 and 43.3%), Barbering (15 and 25%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (15 and 25%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2015 in Douglas County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 55.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 75 (25.3% men and 74.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 75 students enrolled in Douglas County, GA, 25.3% men and 74.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 75 records, of which 74.7% were women and 25.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Cosmetology
      26 degrees awarded
    2. Barbering
      15 degrees awarded
    3. Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
      15 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Douglas County, GA was General Cosmetology with 26 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Douglas County, GA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Shearz Institute
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    60 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Shearz Institute with 60 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 18 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Douglas County, GA, which is 0.429 times less than the 42 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 41 degrees mean that there were 3.73 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 11 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Douglas County, GA was $296,900 in 2024, which is 0.892 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $262,200 to $296,900, a 13.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Douglas County, GA is 66.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Douglas County, GA have an average commute time of 33.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Douglas County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Douglas County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.46%.

    Housing

    Property

    $296,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,795
    $34,849
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,504

    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 Douglas County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    66.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 66.9% of the housing units in Douglas County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.4%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $82,984
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,540
    52.1k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,343

    In 2024, the median household income of the 52.1k households in Douglas County, GA grew to $82,984 from the previous year's value of $80,764.

    The following chart displays the households in Douglas 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Douglas County, GA is from Georgia.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Georgia
    0.471
    2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74%)
    2. Worked At Home (15.2%)
    3. Carpooled (8.09%)

    In 2024, 74% of workers in Douglas County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.09%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    33.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Douglas County, GA have a longer commute time (33.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.14% of the workforce in Douglas County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Douglas County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.46%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Douglas County, GA (15.9k out of 146k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Douglas 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 17.9% of the children was living in poverty in Douglas County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.6%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 306 in Douglas County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 14.5% per 100,000 population.

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