Douglas, GA Demographics

A map of Douglas's Population by Race

Douglas, Georgia has an estimated population of 11,749, a less than 1% change from the 11,722 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.0% Black, 32.6% White, 9.8% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Douglas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Douglas has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Douglas, that probability was 60.4% in 2020 and 57.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Douglas is ranked the 100th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Douglas was ranked the 100th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Douglas's White Population

3,835 residents of Douglas, or 32.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Douglas is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Douglas ranks 546th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Douglas's population has decreased from 33.6% to 32.6%.

Douglas is more White than neighboring Broxton (29.1% White), and Pearson (25.6% White). Douglas is less White than neighboring Ambrose (39% White), Nicholls (40.3% White), and Willacoochee (45.9% White).

Douglas's Black Population

6,582 residents of Douglas, or 56.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Douglas is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Douglas ranks 140th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Black residents' share of Douglas's population has increased from 52.1% to 56.0%.

Douglas is more Black than neighboring Ambrose (28.8% Black), Pearson (23.8% Black), Nicholls (52.8% Black), and Willacoochee (34.4% Black). Douglas is less Black than neighboring Broxton (61% Black).

Douglas's Asian Population

18 residents of Douglas, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Douglas is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Douglas ranks 271st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's Asian population has declined by an estimated 83.6%. Asian residents' share of Douglas's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Douglas is more Asian than neighboring Ambrose (0% Asian), Pearson (0% Asian), Nicholls (0% Asian), and Willacoochee (0% Asian). Douglas is less Asian than neighboring Broxton (1.3% Asian).

Douglas's Hispanic Population

1,146 residents of Douglas, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Douglas is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Douglas ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Douglas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.8%.

Douglas is more Hispanic than neighboring Broxton (7.9% Hispanic), and Nicholls (3.3% Hispanic). Douglas is less Hispanic than neighboring Ambrose (18.3% Hispanic), Pearson (47.9% Hispanic), and Willacoochee (12.3% Hispanic).

Douglas's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Douglas, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Douglas is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Douglas ranks 361st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Douglas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Douglas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Broxton (0% Native American/Other), Ambrose (0% Native American/Other), Pearson (0% Native American/Other), and Willacoochee (0% Native American/Other). Douglas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nicholls (0.3% Native American/Other).

Douglas's Multiracial Population

146 residents of Douglas, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Douglas is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Douglas ranks 419th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Douglas's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.2%.

Douglas is more Multiracial than neighboring Broxton (0.8% Multiracial). Douglas is less Multiracial than neighboring Ambrose (13.9% Multiracial), Pearson (2.7% Multiracial), Nicholls (3.3% Multiracial), and Willacoochee (7.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.