City · Georgia
Donalsonville, Georgia
Donalsonville, city, in Seminole County, Georgia. Donalsonville had 2,834 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,833 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,831 (±15). GEOID 1323368.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,834
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,833 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,831 ±15
Median household income
$43,477
±$12,370 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$109,900
±$20,338 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$914
±$131 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Donalsonville and what county is it in?
Donalsonville is a city in Seminole County, Georgia. It covers 4.2 square miles of land, 674 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Donalsonville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,834 people lived in Donalsonville on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,833 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,831 (±15).
| Measure | Donalsonville | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,831 ±15 | 9,156 | +407 |
| Households | 1,073 ±135 | 3,767 | +201 |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.32 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,308 ±146 | 5,081 | +232 |
Donalsonville's population since 2000
From 2,796 in 2000 to 2,834 in 2025: up 1.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Donalsonville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Donalsonville?
The median resident of Donalsonville is 37.0 years old; 27.2% are under 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 69.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 25.5%.
| Measure | Donalsonville | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 ±6.8 | 46.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.2% ±3.7 pts | 20.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.0% ±4.4 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Male | 40.9% ±4.0 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±2.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 25.5% ±5.6 pts | 61.9% | −9.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 69.9% ±6.3 pts | 33.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8% ±2.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±1.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 11.8% ±3.8 pts | 19.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.4% ±6.4 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.1% ±7.3 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.7% ±3.7 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8% ±1.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.1% ±5.1 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Donalsonville earn?
Half of Donalsonville's 1,073 households earn less than $43,477 a year (±$12,370), against $49,495 in Seminole County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $35,782 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Donalsonville | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,477 ±$12,370 | $49,495 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,592 ±$14,069 | $70,691 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,628 ±$5,446 | $30,138 | +$7,371 |
| People below the poverty line | 28.6% ±9.3 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.1% ±15.8 pts | 18.2% | −27.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 44.8% ±12.2 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% ±6.9 pts | 84.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 68.9% ±10.3 pts | 68.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Donalsonville?
Owners occupy 58.2% of Donalsonville's occupied homes and renters 41.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $109,900 by its owner (±$20,338). The median renter pays $914 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Donalsonville | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $109,900 ±$20,338 | $121,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $914 ±$131 | $879 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.2% ±14.7 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,038 ±$166 | $1,149 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.2% ±11.8 pts | 80.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.8% ±11.8 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,308 ±146 | 5,081 | +232 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.3% ±8.0 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.3% ±8.3 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% ±2.5 pts | 30.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4% ±2.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5% ±2.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% ±5.9 pts | 10.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Donalsonville building?
Builders took permits for 22 new housing units in Donalsonville in 2025 (22 in single-family houses), 7.8 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Donalsonville work and get to work?
81.4% of Donalsonville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.5%.
| Measure | Donalsonville | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.4% ±8.3 pts | 47.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% ±4.4 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.4% ±11.0 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.9% ±9.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.0% ±3.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.4% ±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.5 min ±4.5 | 24.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Donalsonville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Donalsonville, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2002Seminole County | 3,561 | $46,250 |
| Tract 2003Seminole County | 2,778 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Donalsonville) · Census block assignment files
How does Donalsonville compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Donalsonville is the 6,524th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 212th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Donalsonville ranks 281st of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 212th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 216th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 232nd | 360 |
| Median household income | 281st | 348 |
| Per capita income | 248th | 357 |
| Median home value | 298th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 226th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 64th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 323rd | 343 |
| Median age | 171st | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 190th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 304th | 359 |
Donalsonville's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Donalsonville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Donalsonville?
20 of the 57 figures for Donalsonville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Donalsonville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Donalsonville.