Dougherty County, Georgia

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Dougherty County is a one of the county from Georgia's 159 counties, located in Southern Region (South Atlantic) of United States. In 2000, the population was 96065. As of July 2008, the population was estimated at 95754, It is the 25th largest county by population in the U.S. state of Georgia. It covers total area of 334.64 sq mi (866.71 sq km), of which, 329.6 square miles (853.66 sq km) of it is land and 5.04 square miles (13.05 sq km) of it is water, makes it the 87th largest by total area in Georgia.


According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 96065 people, 35552 households, and 24293 families residing in the county. The population density was 291.5 people per square mile (112.55/kmē), it is the 22nd most densely populated county in the U.S. state of Georgia. There were 39656 housing units at an average density of 120.3 per square mile (46.45/kmē). The average household size was 2.58 persons, and the average family size was 3.13 persons. In the county the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males. As of July 2008, the estimated population of the county is 95754, The racial makeup of the county was 33.34% White, 64.52% Black or African American, 0.26% American Indian, 1.03% Asian, 0.06% Native Hawaiian, and 0.78% from two or more races.

Population 2000-2008

School Enrollment 2000

GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $30934, it is the 89th highest county by median household income in the U.S. state of Georgia. The median income for a family in the county was $36655, making it the 90th wealthiest county by median family income among the Georgia. The per capita income for the county was $16645, it would be the 69th highest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of Georgia.

In 2000, 28401 pupils and students, of which 13736 are male and 14665 are female, 29.56% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 2212 nursery or pri school, 1311 kindergarten, 12455 elementary school, 6208 high school and 6215 College graduate school.

Rank	City	County	Total Area mi2	Land Area mi2	Water Area mi2	Population	Density mi2	Per capita Income	House hold Income
1	Albany City	Dougherty County	55.86	55.53	0.33	76939	1385.5	15485	28639
2	Putney Cdp	Dougherty County	21.67	21.48	0.19	2998	139.6	18828	40953

Year	Population
April 2000 census	96065
April 2000 Estimate	96067
July 2000 Estimate	95886
July 2001 Estimate	96109
July 2002 Estimate	95742
July 2003 Estimate	95518
July 2004 Estimate	94978
July 2005 Estimate	95086
July 2006 Estimate	95040
July 2007 Estimate	95655
July 2008 Estimate	95754

School	Male	Female	Total
Nursery school	1164	1048	2212
Kindergarten	744	567	1311
Elementary school	6242	6213	12455
High school	3203	3005	6208
College or graduate school	2383	3832	6215

Place	Median household income	Median family income	Per capita income
Dougherty County, Georgia	$30934	$36655	$16645
Georgia, United States	$42433	$49280	$21154
United States	$41994	$50046	$21587