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Dooly County, Georgia
Dooly County, Georgia. Dooly County had 11,156 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. It holds 6 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 13093.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,156
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,208 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,984
Median household income
$60,987
±$7,768 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$107,400
±$19,127 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$758
±$175 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Dooly County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 11,208 residents in Dooly County. The Census Bureau estimates 11,156 for July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,984 over 393 square miles of land.
| Measure | Dooly County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,984 | 10,940,407 | −2,752 |
| Households | 4,031±203 | 4,074,366 | −989 |
| Average household size | 2.14±0.10 | 2.62 | −0.33 |
| Housing units | 4,778±38 | 4,541,835 | −1,482 |
Dooly County's population since 2000
From 11,525 in 2000 to 11,156 in 2025: down 3.2%. 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 Dooly County?
Dooly County holds 6 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Unadilla with 3,091 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Unadilla | 3,118 | $36,875 |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 2,928 | $57,736 |
| Byromville | 422 | $44,083 |
| PinehurstGEOID 1360984 | 309 | $45,781 |
| LillyGEOID 1346384 | 129 | $30,208 |
| DoolingGEOID 1323480 | 68 | not published |
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 Dooly County?
The median resident of Dooly County is 46.3 years old; 15.6% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 46.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 40.8%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dooly County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3±1.9 | 37.6 | +3.1 |
| Under 18 years | 15.6% | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3%±0.6 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3% | 11.0% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.8%±0.8 pts | 49.1% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 46.9%±1.4 pts | 30.7% | −2.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±1.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3%±0.9 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.7%±1.8 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±1.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7%±3.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.9%±3.8 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.1%±3.4 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.8%±2.9 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.0%±1.7 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.5 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 Dooly County earn?
Half of Dooly County's 4,031 households earn less than $60,987 a year (±$7,768), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $45,954 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,033 after inflation. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dooly County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,987±$7,768 | $77,353 | +$15,033 |
| Mean household income | $76,968±$6,207 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,589±$2,334 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.7%±5.0 pts | 13.4% | −8.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.1%±13.1 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.6%±3.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.6%±4.5 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 Dooly County?
Owners occupy 64.7% of Dooly County's occupied homes and renters 35.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $107,400 by its owner (±$19,127). The median renter pays $758 a month including utilities, and 18.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dooly County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $107,400±$19,127 | $303,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $758±$175 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.6%±9.7 pts | 43.4% | −17.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,304±$292 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.7%±6.0 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,778±38 | 4,541,835 | −1,482 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3%±4.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.6%±5.8 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 31.3%±5.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±1.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.4%±3.5 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 Dooly County building?
Builders took permits for 22 new housing units across Dooly County in 2025 (22 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 Dooly County get to work?
78.9% of Dooly County's workers drive alone and 4.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Dooly County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.8%±3.8 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±2.2 pts | 5.1% | −8.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.9%±5.6 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.9%±5.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.0%±2.1 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.1 min±2.7 | 28.3 min | +3.4 min |
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 Dooly County's census tracts?
Dooly County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,274 (Tract 9702) to $87,612 (Tract 9701).
| Tract 970113093970100 | 4,923±299 | $87,612 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970213093970200 | 1,623±257 | $49,274 |
| Tract 970313093970300 | 4,438±396 | $60,427 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Dooly County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 121st of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 129th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 127th of 159 |
| Median household income | 64th of 159 |
| Median home value | 130th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 123rd of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 96th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 116th of 159 |
| Median age | 17th 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
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