The Town FilesDouglas County, Georgia
147,888 people. The median home is worth $296,900 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $82,984.
Towns in Douglas County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglasville | 34,650 | $359,200 | $79,107 | 36.2 |
| Lithia Springs | 16,644 | $220,000 | $62,417 | 29.7 |
People and housing
| Douglas County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $296,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,570 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $82,984 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.9% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
51,003 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,949 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 525 storm events in Douglas County from 1996 to 2026, with 8 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Douglas County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).