Dougherty County, Georgia

Dougherty County is located in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 94,565.[1] The county seat and sole incorporated city is Albany.[2]

Dougherty County
U.S. county
Dougherty County Government Center
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°32′N 84°13′W
Country United States
State Georgia
Founded1853
Named forCharles Dougherty
SeatAlbany
Largest cityAlbany
Area
 • Total335 sq mi (870 km2)
 • Land329 sq mi (850 km2)
 • Water5.9 sq mi (15 km2)  1.8%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
87,956
 • Density288/sq mi (111/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.albany.ga.us/content/1800

Dougherty County is included in the Albany, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Historically dominated by cotton plantation agriculture in the nineteenth century, it is part of the Black Belt of the South. Its population continues to be majority African American.

History

The county was created by the Georgia General Assembly on December 15, 1853, from a part of Baker County.[3] It was named after Charles Dougherty,[4] a respected judge and lawyer from Athens, Georgia. In 1854 and 1856 small areas were added from Worth County.

As noted above, the county was developed by European Americans using enslaved African Americans as workers for the production of cotton as a commodity crop. Its county seat of Albany, Georgia is located on the Flint River, which was originally the chief means of transportation for shipped products. Albany was later served by seven railroad lines, adding to its significance as a market center. The city was a center of the Civil Rights Movement, particularly during the early 1960s.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 335 square miles (870 km2), of which 329 square miles (850 km2) is land and 5.9 square miles (15 km2) (1.8%) is water.[5]

The majority of Dougherty County is located in the Lower Flint River sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin). The northeastern corner of the county, northeast of Albany, is located in the Middle Flint River sub-basin of the same ACF River basin. A very small portion of Dougherty County, north of Albany, is located in the Kinchafoonee-Muckalee sub-basin of the larger ACF River Basin. The remaining western portion of the county is located in the Ichawaynochaway Creek sub-basin of the same ACF River Basin.[6]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18608,295—
187011,51738.8%
188012,6229.6%
189012,206−3.3%
190013,67912.1%
191016,03517.2%
192020,06325.1%
193022,30611.2%
194028,56528.1%
195043,61752.7%
196075,68073.5%
197089,63918.4%
1980100,71812.4%
199096,311−4.4%
200096,065−0.3%
201094,565−1.6%
Est. 201987,956[7]−7.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2019[1]

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 94,565 people, 36,508 households, and 23,422 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 287.7 inhabitants per square mile (111.1/km2). There were 40,801 housing units at an average density of 124.1 per square mile (47.9/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 67.1% black or African American, 29.6% white, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 1.0% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 6.1% were English, 6.0% were American, and 5.3% were Irish.[14]

Of the 36,508 households, 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.7% were married couples living together, 25.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.8% were non-families, and 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.08. The median age was 33.2 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $32,435 and the median income for a family was $39,951. Males had a median income of $34,444 versus $27,848 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,210. About 22.7% of families and 28.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.7% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.[15]

2000 census

As of the 2000 census[16] of 2000, there were 96,065 people, 35,552 households, and 24,282 families living in the county. The population density was 292 people per square mile (113/km²). There were 39,656 housing units at an average density of 120 per square mile (46/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 60.13% Black or African American, 37.80% White, 0.23% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 1.34% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The largest European ancestry groups in Dougherty County are English (6.6%), Irish (6.5%), "American" (mostly English and Scots-Irish)(5.6%), German (4.5%) and Scots-Irish (1.6%).[17]

There were 35,552 households out of which 32.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.90% were married couples living together, 23.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.70% were non-families. 26.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the county, the population was spread out with 27.70% under the age of 18, 12.20% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 20.90% from 45 to 64, and 11.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,934, and the median income for a family was $36,655. Males had a median income of $30,742 versus $22,254 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,645. About 19.60% of families and 24.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.30% of those under age 18 and 17.20% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Main article: Albany, Georgia § Education

Communities

City

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Ghost town
  • Ocmulgee

Politics
Presidential elections results
Previous presidential elections results[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 30.0% 10,232 68.4% 23,311 1.6% 544
2012 30.2% 11,449 69.2% 26,295 0.6% 231
2008 32.3% 12,547 67.2% 26,135 0.5% 204
2004 40.7% 13,711 58.8% 19,805 0.5% 171
2000 42.1% 12,248 57.3% 16,650 0.6% 166
1996 40.0% 11,144 56.0% 15,600 4.1% 1128
1992 40.3% 12,455 49.3% 15,236 10.5% 3240
1988 50.9% 15,520 41.2% 12,579 7.9% 2,418
1984 56.7% 16,920 43.3% 12,904
1980 47.8% 12,726 50.5% 13,430 1.7% 459
1976 44.9% 9,337 55.1% 11,461
1972 78.0% 12,878 22.0% 3,625
1968 29.9% 5,611 20.4% 3834 49.7% 9,317
1964 70.9% 12,776 29.1% 5,248
1960 48.9% 4,323 51.1% 4,522
1956 44.1% 3,248 56.0% 4,126
1952 36.4% 2,535 63.6% 4,435
1948 19.6% 768 64.2% 2,517 16.2% 636
1944 9.6% 338 90.4% 3,199
1940 7.6% 180 92.3% 2,175 0.0% 1
1936 4.5% 122 95.4% 2,591 0.1% 3
1932 4.5% 95 95.0% 2,012 0.5% 10
1928 27.9% 379 72.2% 982
1924 12.7% 167 81.1% 1,065 6.2% 82
1920 14.5% 105 85.5% 621
1916 1.9% 17 93.9% 836 4.2% 37
1912 2.7% 18 94.1% 617 3.2% 21

See also

References
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