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Douglas, GA
City in Coffee County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31533.
Population
11,749
Land area
14.4sq mi
People per sq mi
813
ZIP codes
1
Douglas and its ZIP codes
Douglas at a glance
- Douglas is about 4.3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 100th among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $34,408, 56% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,300 (56% below Georgia) and median rent is $680 a month.
Local data for Douglas, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Douglas, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,408
Poverty rate
29.7%
Median home value
$133,300
Median rent
$680/mo
Homeownership
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
31.2
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (854), German Americans (554), Irish Americans (464).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coffee County. PPP loans are for Douglas.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,709
17,975 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,553
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$271M
FY 2026, $6,291 per person
How people get to work
Douglas, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Douglas, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
383
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
36
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Douglas, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.3%
U.S. 11.1% +8.2 pts
ZIP codes in Douglas
1 in or overlapping Douglas. Population shown
Cities near Douglas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BroxtonCity | 8.2 mi | 3.2 |
| AmbroseCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| NichollsCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| PearsonCity | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| WillacoocheeCity | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| DentonCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| AxsonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| MillwoodCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| AlmaCity | 22 mi | 6.1 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| AlapahaTown | 24 mi | 1 |
| OcillaCity | 24 mi | 2.5 |
| CogdellCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| SatillaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.1 |
| Dixie UnionCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| RockinghamCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Douglas, GA in?
- Douglas is in Coffee County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Douglas, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Douglas include 31533.
- What is the population of Douglas, GA?
- About 11,749 people live in Douglas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Douglas?
- Nearby places include Broxton (8.2 mi), Ambrose (11 mi), Nicholls (12 mi), Pearson (15 mi), Willacoochee (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023