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Douglasville, GA


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Douglasville, Georgia

Douglasville, Georgia, in Douglas county, is 17 miles SW of Marietta, Georgia (center to center) and 20 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is conveniently located inside the Atlanta metropolitan area. There are an estimated 20,065 people in Douglasville.

The People and Families of Douglasville

In Douglasville, about 49% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Douglasville. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Douglasville had a median family income of $52,340. Douglasville has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Douglasville.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($22,870) in Douglasville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Douglasville Housing

Approximately 57% of housing in Douglasville is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Douglasville, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Douglasville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Douglasville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Douglasville College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Douglasville Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Douglasville Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Douglasville Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Douglasville Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Douglasville People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Douglasville, GA

Comparing Douglasville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women610
Well-Paid Single Men69
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better59
People Above Poverty48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home46
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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