Douglas, GA Demographics

A map of Douglas's Population by Race

Douglas, Georgia had a population of 11,722 in 2020. It was 33.6% White, 52.1% Black, 0.9% Asian, 10.0% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Douglas, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Douglas is the 100th most populous. 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's White Population

3,939 residents of Douglas identify as White, or 33.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Douglas less than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Douglas is ranked #546 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Douglas is more White than neighboring Pearson (29.3% White). Douglas is less White than neighboring Broxton (42.5% White), Ambrose (53.5% White), Nicholls (39.1% White), and Willacoochee (40.3% White).

Douglas's Black Population

6,113 residents of Douglas identify as Black, or 52.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Douglas considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Douglas is ranked #140 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Douglas is more Black than neighboring Broxton (42% Black), Ambrose (12.5% Black), Pearson (30.4% Black), and Willacoochee (34.1% Black). Douglas is less Black than neighboring Nicholls (57.8% Black).

Douglas's Asian Population

110 residents of Douglas identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Douglas roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Douglas is ranked #268 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Douglas is more Asian than neighboring Broxton (0% Asian), Ambrose (0.3% Asian), Pearson (0.4% Asian), Nicholls (0.1% Asian), and Willacoochee (0% Asian).

Douglas's Hispanic Population

1,174 residents of Douglas identify as Hispanic, or 10.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Douglas roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Douglas is ranked #142 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Douglas is more Hispanic than neighboring Nicholls (2.2% Hispanic). Douglas is less Hispanic than neighboring Broxton (11.1% Hispanic), Ambrose (31.8% Hispanic), Pearson (37.4% Hispanic), and Willacoochee (22.7% Hispanic).

Douglas's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of Douglas identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Douglas roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Douglas is ranked #340 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Douglas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Broxton (0.2% Native American/Other), Ambrose (0% Native American/Other), and Nicholls (0.1% Native American/Other). Douglas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Willacoochee (0.7% Native American/Other).

Douglas's Multiracial Population

326 residents of Douglas identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Douglas roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Douglas is ranked #412 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Douglas is more Multiracial than neighboring Ambrose (1.8% Multiracial), Pearson (2% Multiracial), Nicholls (0.8% Multiracial), and Willacoochee (2.1% Multiracial). Douglas is less Multiracial than neighboring Broxton (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.