Dodge County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Dodge County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Dodge County, Georgia has a population of 19,805, the 93rd most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $51,587 and the median home value is $118,100. The poverty rate is 21.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Dodge County Quick Facts

Population 19,805

Median Household Income $51,587

Median Home Value $118,100

Poverty Rate 21.6%

Unemployment Rate 6.1%

Median Age 42.6 years

Homeownership Rate 70.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.2%

High School Graduation 84.3%

Cities/Places 6

Population 19,805 93rd of 159

Median Income $51,587 33% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.6%

Unemployment 6.1%

How Dodge County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	19,909	19,805	-0.5%
Median household income	$50,152	$51,587	+2.9%
Median home value	$108,700	$118,100	+8.6%

Median Household Income

Dodge

$51,587

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Dodge

$118,100

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.5%

$25K-$50K 24.2%

$50K-$100K 27.8%

$100K+ 23.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.5%

$10K-$15K

9.0%

$15K-$20K

5.6%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

5.9%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

5.7%

$50K-$60K

9.9%

$60K-$75K

7.6%

$75K-$100K

10.3%

$100K-$125K

11.3%

$125K-$150K

4.7%

$150K-$200K

5.4%

$200K+

2.2%

Employment

6.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

46.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.6%

Renter 29.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $723/mo 16.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.7%

18-34

21.2%

35-54

26.4%

55-74

25.7%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Dodge County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Eastman	5,584	$52,394	15.3%	$129,800
Chester	1,808	$56,048	38.4%	$82,500
Milan	842	$29,583	49.0%	$75,400
Rhine	662	$44,167	14.8%	$106,900
Empire	306	$43,438	27.8%	$121,900
Chauncey	264	$40,694	30.3%	$77,700

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Population Overview

Dodge County is located in Georgia with a total population of 19,805. It is the 93rd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dodge County is 42.6 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dodge County is $51,587. This is 33% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.6%. This is 61% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $118,100. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Dodge County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dodge County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Dodge County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dodge County, Georgia?

Dodge County has a population of 19,805, making it the 93rd most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Dodge County?

The median household income in Dodge County is $51,587 with a poverty rate of 21.6%.

How many cities are in Dodge County, Georgia?

Dodge County contains 6 Census-designated places.