Douglas County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Douglas County, Georgia has a population of 147,888, the 18th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $82,984 and the median home value is $296,900. The poverty rate is 10.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Douglas County Quick Facts
How Douglas 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 | 146,141 | 147,888 | +1.2% |
| Median household income | $80,764 | $82,984 | +2.7% |
| Median home value | $262,200 | $296,900 | +13.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Douglas County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglasville | 37,536 | $79,107 | 10.8% | $359,200 |
| Villa Rica | 18,551 | $87,803 | 11.8% | $274,200 |
| Lithia Springs | 16,875 | $62,417 | 16.1% | $220,000 |
| Fairplay | 1,881 | $119,667 | 1.7% | $355,200 |
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Population Overview
Douglas County is located in Georgia with a total population of 147,888. It is the 18th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Douglas County is 36.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Douglas County is $82,984. This is 7% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $296,900. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Douglas County is Black or African American, making up 49.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (49.2% vs 30.7%). The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
30.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% 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 91.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Douglas 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 Douglas County, Georgia?
Douglas County has a population of 147,888, making it the 18th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Douglas County?
The median household income in Douglas County is $82,984 with a poverty rate of 10.9%.
How many cities are in Douglas County, Georgia?
Douglas County contains 4 Census-designated places.