Dougherty County, Georgia
Dougherty County: county in Georgia, United States
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Dougherty County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 94,565 and a population density of 109 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 86,477 inhabitants. Its county seat is Albany. The county was created 172 years ago in 1853.
County Snapshot
Dougherty County at a glance
Dougherty County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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AlbanyPopulation 70,839
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Quick Facts about Dougherty County
| Population | 86,477 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| Area | 867 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.5334,-84.2163 |
| Altitude | 194 feet / 59 meters |
| Capital | Albany |
| Establishment | December 15, 1853 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 07:11:35 (13th April 2026) |
| Density | 100 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Dougherty County is located at 31°32'0"N 84°12'59"W (31.5333700, -84.2162500). It has 4 neighbors: Baker County, Calhoun County, Lee County and Worth County.
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The largest city of Dougherty County is Albany with a population of 70,839. . See all Dougherty County cities & populated places.
Dougherty County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dougherty County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | 70,839 | The capital of Georgia. |
| Putney | 2,898 | Census-designated place in Dougherty County, Georgia |
Official website of Dougherty County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Dougherty County decreased by 9.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94,565 | - | census |
| 2011 | 95,063 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 94,694 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 93,411 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 92,742 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 91,513 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 90,389 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 89,457 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 89,200 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 87,956 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 86,477 | -1.71% | estimation process |
People born in Dougherty County (1)
American singer Bernice Johnson Reagon was born in Dougherty County
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