Dougherty County, GA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$46,784
Per Capita Income
$27,125
Poverty Rate
26.4%
SNAP Recipients
29.1%
Gini Index
0.489
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K29.9%
$25K–$50K24.6%
$50K–$75K17.0%
$75K–$100K10.5%
$100K–$150K11.5%
$150K–$200K3.4%
$200K+3.1%
The median household income in Dougherty County, GA is $46,784 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,125. 26.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 29.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.489 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).