Dooly County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dooly County is located in Georgia with a total population of 11,026. It is the 120th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dooly County is 45.9 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dooly County is $56,545. This is 24% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.8%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $96,400. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Dooly County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dooly County is Black or African American, making up 47.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 40.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (47.7% vs 31.0%).

Education

13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% 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 83.0%.