Dothan, AL β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Houston County Β· Alabama

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Dothan based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Dothan
National Avg
Alabama Avg
Population: 70Income: 37Home Value: 19Safety: 100Education: 27Median Age: 67Climate: 50Cost of Living: 45

Quick Stats

Population

71,118

2023 ACS

Median Income

$55,052

2023

Median Home Value

$186,600

2023

Median Rent

$912

2023

Median Age

40.4

Unemployment

4.5%

Cost of Living Index

89.7

100 = national avg

Dothan is a city in Houston County, Alabama, with a population of 71,118 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Dothan is one of the communities in Alabama.

The median household income in Dothan is $55,052, and the median home value is $186,600. The cost of living index is 89.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $912 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, and the median age is 40.4 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

71,118

Male

33,919

47.7%

Female

37,199

52.3%

Median Age

40.4

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

19.0%

High School or Higher

39.3%

Foreign Born

3.7%

Veterans

7.8%

Married

37.1%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.548

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

56.6%

Foreign Born

3.7%

White
56.6%
Black
35.6%
Asian
1.4%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
4.4%
Other
1.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%

3,236 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

95.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,798 (55.6%)
Puerto Rican
410 (12.7%)
Cuban
236 (7.3%)
Dominican
68 (2.1%)
Salvadoran
37 (1.1%)
Guatemalan
166 (5.1%)
Colombian
45 (1.4%)
Honduran
41 (1.3%)
Ecuadorian
20 (0.6%)
Peruvian
33 (1.0%)
Other Hispanic
384 (11.9%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
268 (27.1%)
Chinese
155 (15.7%)
Filipino
76 (7.7%)
Vietnamese
169 (17.1%)
Korean
100 (10.1%)
Japanese
36 (3.6%)
Pakistani
55 (5.6%)
Thai
35 (3.5%)
Taiwanese
6 (0.6%)
Other Asian
85 (8.6%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
5 (35.7%)
Chamorro
7 (50.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
2 (0.9%)
Other Native American
210 (98.6%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

66,880

English Only

94.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

2,255 speakers

Limited English

1.7%

Language Distribution

Spanish
2,255 (3.4%)
Other Indo-European
447 (0.7%)
Other Asian
236 (0.4%)
Vietnamese
138 (0.2%)
Chinese
106 (0.2%)
Other Languages
90 (0.1%)
German
82 (0.1%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
63 (0.1%)
Korean
49 (0.1%)
Tagalog
44 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.3%

Limited English Proficiency

1.7%

Spanish
31.8% limited English
Other Indo-European
23.5% limited English
Other Asian
47.0% limited English
Vietnamese
49.3% limited English
Chinese
67.0% limited English
Other Languages
25.6% limited English
German
20.7% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
9.5% limited English
Korean
38.8% limited English
Tagalog
20.4% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

5,535

7.8% of population

Disability Rate

31.9%

1,766 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$49,603

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
29.0%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
31.1%
Vietnam
32.6%
Korea
2.8%
World War II
1.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
7.4%
35-54
26.3%
55-64
21.5%
65-74
25.0%
75+
19.8%

Male Veterans

4,988

90.1%

Female Veterans

547

9.9%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$49,603

Non-Veteran Income

$30,861

Difference

$18,742

60.7% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,766

Without Disability

3,769

Disability Rate

31.9%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

30,205

#1 Ancestry

English

11.3% (8,017)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

7.6% (5,438)

#3 Ancestry

American

7.6% (5,428)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
11.3%
Irish
7.6%
American
7.6%
German
4.9%
Italian
1.7%
Scottish
1.6%
European
1.4%
French
0.9%
Scotch-Irish
0.8%
Polish
0.7%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
West Indian
0.6%
Dutch
0.5%
British
0.4%
Welsh
0.4%
Norwegian
0.2%
Jamaican
0.2%
Arab
0.2%
Swedish
0.2%
Greek
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

28,988

Family Households

17,925

61.8%

Married Couples

11,550

39.8%

Non-Family Households

11,063

38.2%

Single Mother Households

5,042

17.4%

Single Father Households

1,333

4.6%

Living Alone

9,847

34.0%

Children Under 18

Total Children

14,021

In Married Couple

7,334

52.3%

With Single Mother

5,821

41.5%

With Single Father

866

6.2%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$74,241

Married Couple Income

$99,852

Single Mother Income

$34,334

Single Father Income

$50,362

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,634

Grandparents Responsible

749

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$55,052

-25% vs national

Per Capita Income

$34,756

-6% vs national

Poverty Rate

19.2%

+41% vs national

Gini Index

0.4952

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.5%

-14% vs national

SNAP Recipients

16.8%

of households

How Dothan Compares

Dothan vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Dothan is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
22.6%
$25-50K
23.8%
$50-75K
15.6%
$75-100K
12.2%
$100-150K
12.9%
$150-200K
6.1%
$200K+
6.8%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.5%

-23% vs AL avg

Labor Force

32,598

Employed

30,976

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

19.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

39.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

40.4

Work from Home

4.5%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

89.7

100 = national avg

-10.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$39,469

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$93,291

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
91.2
Food
92.1
Transportation
84.2
Healthcare
93.7
Utilities
93.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$762

per month

2 Bedroom

$950

per month

The median household income in Dothan, AL is $55,052, which is 24.8% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $34,756. The poverty rate of 19.2% is higher than the AL state average of 17.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4952, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, compared to the state average of 5.8%. The labor force is 32,598. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 84.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 89.7, which is 10.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 91.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,469 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$240,500

Median List Price

$257,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$134

Days on Market

75

Active Inventory

255

Months of Supply

4.4

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$198,996

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,180

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

12.1%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

25.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
12.1%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
25.0%
Listings with Price Drops
25.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 12.9%List Price ↑ 3.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

58

New Listings

109

Pending Sales

108

Homes Sold ↓ 36.3%New Listings ↑ 32.9%Pending ↑ 9.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$134

Median List $/SF

$130

Sale $/SF ↑ 17.5%List $/SF ↓ 0.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Dothan, AL? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Dothan, AL metro area, home prices have risen 78.7% over the past 20 years. The 10-year growth rate is 66.5%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 49.1%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 8.7%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Dothan, AL housing market rather than Dothan alone.

20yr ↑ 78.7%10yr ↑ 66.5%5yr ↑ 49.1%2yr ↑ 8.7%Q3 1989 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Dothan, AL

Dothan vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Dothan is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$186,600

Median Rent

$912

Total Housing Units

33,571

Vacancy Rate

13.7%

Owner Occupied

57.1%

Renter Occupied

42.9%

Median Property Tax

$579

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$908

Housing Types

Single Family
72.8%
Multi-Family
22.4%
Mobile Home
4.8%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$579

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.31%

of home value

Median Home Value

$186,600

Estimated Mean Tax

$677

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($579) by the median home value ($186,600). In Dothan, AL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.31%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Dothan, AL is $240,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 75 days on the market. 12.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $134. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,180/month. About 57.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1981. There are 33,571 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $579. The effective tax rate is 0.31%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

9.13

per 1,000 residents

+251% vs national

Property Crime Rate

27.65

per 1,000 residents

+61% vs national

Total Crimes

2,623

2024

Violent Clearance

43%

cases solved

Property Clearance

25%

cases solved

YoY Change

-0.3%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Dothan Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Dothan vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Dothan is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 129.9%Property ↓ 12.1%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Dothan police solve 140% of murder cases but only 20% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent50.07140.0%
RapeViolent490.6934.7%
RobberyViolent380.5347.4%
Aggravated AssaultViolent5597.8441.9%
BurglaryProperty2603.6519.6%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,61822.6925.6%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty941.3226.6%

Dothan, AL reported 651 violent crimes and 1,972 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 9.13 per 1,000 residents is 251.1% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 43% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,618 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 50.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20246511,9729.1327.65
20236532,4169.1633.88
20227572,07210.6329.10
20211454682.086.71
20204141,1805.9817.04
20186712,7999.7940.84
20175822,7358.4539.70
20165662,8088.1940.65
20152742,1713.9731.47

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

87.8

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

85.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

72.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

76.0

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

26

Public Assistance

$17.0M

Individual Assistance

$5.1M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

11 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $16.7M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Helene β†’Tropical StormSep 2024$20Kβ€”
Hurricane Sally β†’HurricaneSep 2020$1.8Mβ€”
Hurricane Sally β†’HurricaneSep 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Hurricane Michael β†’HurricaneNov 2018$8.6Mβ€”
Hurricane Michael β†’HurricaneOct 2018β€”β€”
Hurricane Nate β†’HurricaneOct 2017β€”β€”
Hurricane Irma β†’HurricaneSep 2017$62Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormJan 2016$1.1Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormMay 2014$911Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormApr 2011β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-l… β†’Severe StormApr 2011β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes & Str… β†’Severe StormApr 2009$3.4M$770K
Hurricane Gustav β†’HurricaneAug 2008β€”β€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Hurricane Dennis β†’HurricaneJul 2005$419Kβ€”
Hurricane Ivan β†’HurricaneSep 2004$596K$126K
Severe Storms and Tornadoes β†’Severe StormNov 2002β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Tornadoes β†’Severe StormDec 2000$10Kβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormMar 1998β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 28 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

194

Total Claims Paid

$4,107,331

Avg Claim Payout

$21,172

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

38

Federal Funding

$2,596,875

Properties Protected

82

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.02

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
601.1: Generators12$256,940
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine8$1,583,038
206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures6$220,326
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)3$179,325
402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges); 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts3$87,330

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Dothan has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, lightning, hurricane. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (11 declarations). 194 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $16,969,818 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,053,393 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 38 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.1%

5.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.5%

1.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.5%

4.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.9%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.1%

Arthritis

32.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.5%

Loneliness

38.4%

Lack of Support

27.0%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

39.8%

Mobility

19.3%

Cognitive

17.3%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

7.5%

Self-Care

5.8%

Independent Living

11.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Dothan has an obesity rate of 41.1%, which is 5.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.4 mi

Southeast Health Medical Cente...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Southeast Health Medical Center6.4 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Dale Medical Center20.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Medical Center Enterprise27.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Early28.0 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Jackson Hospital28.6 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

102,048

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
DOTHAN UTILITIES, CITY OF97,1460
HOUSTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY4,9020

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

125.4K MT

Top Emitter

City of Dothan Sanitary Landfill

125.4K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
City of Dothan Sanitary Landfill
City Of Dothan Alabama
Waste125,370

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 125.4K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

84.5%

+7% vs national

Public Transit

0.2%

-74% vs national

Work From Home

4.5%

-51% vs national

Carpool

8.3%

Walk / Bike

1.3%

combined

How Dothan's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

7

2023

6-Year Avg

8

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

4

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202367000
20221111021
202199030
202077310
201999330
201833001

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Dothan, AL covers travel times and transportation modes. 84.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 4.5% work from home, which is below the AL state average of 5.2%. 8.3% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 7 traffic fatalities from 6 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.3%

of households

No Internet

10.5%

of households

Total Households

28,988

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.3%
Cellular Data Plan
80.1%
Satellite
4.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.2%
No Internet Access
10.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.5%

of households

Smartphone

89.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.9%

of households

Tablet

56.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.5%
Smartphone
89.7%
Desktop / Laptop
68.9%
Tablet
56.1%
Smartphone Only
17.3%
No Computer
6.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.2Β’

per kWh

-17% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

13.6Β’

per kWh

-8% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.3Β’

per kWh

-35% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$174

residential

+19% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

11% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Alabama averages 15.2Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $174. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Dothan vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

102,048

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DOTHAN UTILITIES, CITY OFCommunityGround water97,1460
HOUSTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITYCommunityGround water4,9020

86.3% of households in Dothan have broadband internet access. 69.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.5% of households have no internet access. 17.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 102,048 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Dothan is located in Houston County, AL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Dothan.

Election Overview

Source: Houston County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

11,352

25.7%

GOP Votes

32,469

73.5%

Total Votes

44,195

Margin

R+47.8%

Shift from 2020

R+5.1pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+47.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202411,35232,46944,19525.7%73.5%R+47.8
202012,91732,61846,17328.0%70.6%R+42.7
201610,54730,56742,03025.1%72.7%R+47.6

In the 2024 presidential election, Houston County recorded 44,195 total votes. Republicans won the county with 73.5% of the vote compared to 25.7% for Democrats, a margin of R+47.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+5.1pp from the previous election.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

423

Total Assets

$371.8M

Total Income

$164.1M

Per 10K Residents

59.5

nonprofits

+6.4% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

42

Median Assets

$320K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
70
Human Services
56
Education
35
Arts & Culture
25
Community Improvement
21
Philanthropy
20
Youth Development
17
Housing & Shelter
13
Recreation & Sports
13
Mental Health
12
Animal-Related
8
Health Care
7
Crime & Legal
7
Food & Agriculture
7
Public Benefit
7
Voluntary Health
6
Public Safety
5
Environment
4
Employment
4
International
4
Civil Rights
3
Medical Research
2
Unknown
2
Social Science
1
71.4%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $265.4M of $371.8M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Dothan

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
WIREGRASS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$114.6M$43.3M2005
JOHN H WATSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$32.8M$4.3M1998
SOUTHEAST EDUCATION INCβ€”$23.7M$9.7M1970
DOVE FAMILY FOUNDATIONβ€”$20.6M$5.0M1983
WIREGRASS REHABILITATION CENTER INCEmployment$14.9M$12.7M1988
OUR COMMUNITY INCHousing & Shelter$13.4M$4.4M2014
NEW BEGINNING MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATEDReligion$13.4M$902K1998
GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$12.0M$1.2M1993
THE ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA UNITED METHODIST DEVELOPMENT FUND INCβ€”$10.3M$387K1988
DOTHAN-HOUSTON COUNTY INTELLECTUAL DISABILITES BOARD INCHuman Services$9.7M$5.8M1993
SPECTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEMS INCMental Health$8.4M$12.2M1973
SOUTHEAST ALABAMA YOUTH SERVICES INCORPORATEDHuman Services$5.5M$6.0M1981
DOTHAN HOUSTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEMβ€”$5.1M$1.8M1972
SOUTHEAST ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTERFOUNDATIONHealth Care$4.6M$1.4M2008
WIREGRASS AREA FOOD BANK INCFood & Agriculture$3.9M$2.3M1993
WIREGRASS UNITED WAY INCPhilanthropy$3.7M$3.2M1981
BNAI BRITH WIREGRASS SENIOR HOUSING II INCHousing & Shelter$3.2M$360K2011
DOTHAN RESCUE MISSIONHuman Services$3.0M$1.5M1981
BNAI BRITH WIREGRASS SENIOR HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$2.9M$379K2009
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAβ€”$2.8M$2.7M1965
QUIN E FLOWERS JR FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.6M$1.0M2022
DOTHAN AREA BOTANICAL GARDENS INCEnvironment$2.3M$862K1992
DOTHAN LANDMARKS FOUNDATION INCβ€”$2.3M$829K1977
DOTHAN ROTARY CHILDRENS FOUNDATION INCβ€”$2.2M$90K1965
WIREGRASS HOPE GROUP INCβ€”$2.2M$1.3M1984
WIREGRASS-HOUSTON COUNTY FOUNDATIONEducation$2.1M$231K2017
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCHousing & Shelter$2.1M$1.5M1987
EPHPHATHA MINISTRIES INTERNATIONALPhilanthropy$2.0M$919K2022
FAMILY SERVICES CENTERHuman Services$1.9M$3.5M1994
HEERSINK FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.8M$1.2M2007
WIREGRASS PET RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER INCAnimal-Related$1.8M$580K2020
FIVE STAR CREDIT UNION FOUNDATIONβ€”$1.6M$252K2022
EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INCORPORATEDEducation$1.6M$1.9M1984
SOUTHEAST ALABAMA CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERHuman Services$1.6M$1.2M1994
THE HOUSE OF RUTH INCβ€”$1.4M$1.1M1986
DUPREE FAMILY FOUNDATIONEducation$1.4M$217K2022
THE WIREGRASS MUSEUM OF ART INCArts & Culture$1.4M$846K1988
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE WIREGRASS INCYouth Development$1.2M$1.2M1960
WIREGRASS CHILDRENS HOMEHuman Services$1.1M$439K1995
WIREGRASS HUMANE SOCIETYAnimal-Related$1.1M$661K1975
SHELK FISCHER FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$1.1M$213K2006
CHRYSALIS A HOME FOR GIRLS INCHuman Services$1.1M$872K1989
SOUTHEAST ALABAMA DANCE COMPANY INCβ€”$915K$505K1991
SOUTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY PLAYERS INCArts & Culture$902K$805K1976
ARK DOTHAN INCβ€”$883K$1.1M2008
THE PAUL & BARBARA FLOWERS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$824K$94K2001
THE ROBERT & CAROL FLOWERS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$818K$291K2001
DOTHAN MONTESSORI SCHOOLEducation$817K$230K2014
GIRLS INCORPORATED OF DOTHAN ALABAMAYouth Development$749K$392K1979
HALEY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$749K$110K1995

Dothan, AL has 423 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $371.8M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 70 organizations. 42 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 59.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

461

Total Approved

$167.6M

Jobs Supported

3,815

Per 10K Residents

64.8

SBA loans

-74.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

74

Top Lender

Ameris Bank

76 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)85% of all loans

Loans

391

Total Amount

$133.5M

Avg Loan

$341,427

Median Loan

$120,000

SBA Guaranteed

$101.5M(76%)

Jobs Supported

2,767

50415% of all loans

Loans

70

Total Amount

$34.1M

Avg Loan

$487,357

Median Loan

$361,000

7(a) β€” 85%504 β€” 15%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

67

15% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$38.7M

23% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$578,131

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services79 loans
NAICS 72
$57.3M
Retail Trade48 loans
NAICS 44
$16.2M
Other Services43 loans
NAICS 81
$14.9M
Wholesale Trade32 loans
NAICS 42
$6.6M
Retail Trade27 loans
NAICS 45
$7.0M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Diamondstar Hospitality Llc2$10.0M
Pioneer Hospitality2$6.5M
Diamond Scaffold Services L.l.c.1$5.0M
Centerpointe Hotels @ Alabama I Lp1$5.0M
Hph Investments Llc1$4.0M
Sportsman's Outfitters Llc.3$2.8M
Eternal Services Incorporated1$2.7M
Wiregrass Insurance Llc2$2.6M
The Dorminy Group Inc.5$2.6M
Eagle Eye Outfitters, Inc.2$2.5M

Dothan, AL has received 461 SBA loans totaling $167.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 391 loans (85% of the total), supporting 2,767 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 70 loans totaling $34.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Dothan is Ameris Bank with 76 loans. That works out to 64.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

6

Total Population

98,553

Avg Median Income

$56,968

Avg Home Value

$169,900

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
3630138,627$49,124$156,100$88689.2
3630330,388$53,006$175,600$85558.9
3630517,592$81,438$236,000$1,12031.0
363212,159$58,203$178,500$8426.3
363507,675$55,179$169,300$78077.3
363762,112$44,855$103,900$79923.8

Dothan, AL has 6 ZIP codes with a combined population of 98,553. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $56,968. The average median home value is $169,900. The average median monthly rent is $880.

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