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Coffee County, Georgia
Coffee County, Georgia. Coffee County had 44,407 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 13069.
Coffee County is one of the 2 counties of the Douglas, GA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
44,407
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 43,092 · ACS 2020-2024: 43,347
Median household income
$50,683
±$4,084 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$128,900
±$18,630 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$710
±$60 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Coffee County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 43,092 residents in Coffee County. The Census Bureau estimates 44,407 for July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 43,347 over 592 square miles of land.
| Measure | Coffee County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,347 | 10,940,407 | +326 |
| Households | 15,349±357 | 4,074,366 | +911 |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.06 | 2.62 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 17,495±44 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
Coffee County's population since 2000
From 37,413 in 2000 to 44,407 in 2025: up 18.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Coffee County?
Coffee County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Douglas with 11,864 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Coffee County?
The median resident of Coffee County is 36.0 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 14.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 28.0%. 7.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Coffee County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0±0.8 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.5%±0.2 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.6%±0.5 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.5% | 11.0% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.6%±0.6 pts | 49.1% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 28.0%±0.5 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.1%±0.8 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.8%±1.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8%±1.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3%±1.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.9%±2.5 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.5%±2.4 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.9%±1.9 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2%±1.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Coffee County earn?
Half of Coffee County's 15,349 households earn less than $50,683 a year (±$4,084), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $50,285 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Coffee County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,683±$4,084 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,467±$3,818 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,431±$1,297 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.1%±2.9 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.2%±5.3 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.0%±3.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8%±2.2 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Coffee County?
Owners occupy 64.7% of Coffee County's occupied homes and renters 35.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $128,900 by its owner (±$18,630). The median renter pays $710 a month including utilities, and 38.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Coffee County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $128,900±$18,630 | $303,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $710±$60 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.9%±6.3 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,242±$83 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.7%±2.9 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,495±44 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.1%±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9%±2.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.6%±3.0 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.6%±3.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9%±1.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Coffee County building?
Builders took permits for 88 new housing units across Coffee County in 2025 (73 single-family), 2.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Coffee County get to work?
81.8% of Coffee County's workers drive alone and 5.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Coffee County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.6%±2.4 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.5 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.8%±3.2 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8%±1.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±1.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.6%±1.8 pts | 15.9% | +4.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.7 min±1.3 | 28.3 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 are Coffee County's census tracts?
Coffee County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,706 (Tract 108.02) to $90,326 (Tract 106).
| Tract 10113069010100 | 3,066±509 | $37,079 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 10213069010200 | 3,182±465 | $51,447 |
| Tract 103.0113069010301 | 2,155±434 | $74,792 |
| Tract 103.0213069010302 | 3,720±238 | $28,125 |
| Tract 104.0113069010401 | 3,153±532 | $52,752 |
| Tract 104.0213069010402 | 2,566±449 | $61,149 |
| Tract 10513069010500 | 4,129±808 | $58,514 |
| Tract 10613069010600 | 5,523±769 | $90,326 |
| Tract 107.0113069010701 | 4,032±533 | $34,076 |
| Tract 107.0213069010702 | 1,835±401 | $37,717 |
| Tract 108.0113069010801 | 4,742±858 | $50,489 |
| Tract 108.0213069010802 | 5,244±698 | $29,706 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Coffee County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 50th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 81st of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 77th of 159 |
| Median household income | 123rd of 159 |
| Median home value | 109th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 135th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 29th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 127th of 159 |
| Median age | 142nd of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Coffee County 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' school search.