Dodge County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dodge County is located in Georgia with a total population of 19,909. It is the 90th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dodge County is 42.4 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dodge County is $50,152. This is 33% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.2%. This is 64% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. 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 3.4%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $108,700. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Dodge County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dodge County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.1%.