Douglas County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Douglas County is located in Georgia with a total population of 146,141. It is the 18th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Douglas County is 36.8 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Douglas County is $80,764. This is 8% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $262,200. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 66.4% 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 Douglas County is Black or African American, making up 48.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 32.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (48.5% vs 31.0%). The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 91.4%.