Dozier, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 385, Dozier's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Dozier is a small community located in Alabama, within Crenshaw County. The total population is 385. It ranks as the 446th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dozier is 37.7 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.3 years. With 37.9% of the population under 18, Dozier has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dozier is $49,338. This is 23% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.7%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $76,400. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Dozier is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 26.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 62% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dozier is Black or African American, making up 57.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (57.1% vs 25.6%).

Education

5.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dozier, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.