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Douglasville, Georgia Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Douglasville is the county seat for Douglas County and is nicknamed “The Dynamic City”. The city was established on February 25, 1875. The city’s downtown district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The majority of the buildings are one and two story brick structures from the mid-19th century into the mid-20th century.

The courthouse currently used in Douglasville is the city’s third one. The two previous courthouses were destroyed by fire in 1896 and 1956.

Annually, Douglasville hosts numerous festivals and events including Taste of Douglasville, the Fourth of July Parade, the Halloween Road Race and Christmas on the Plaza.

Sweetwater Creek State Park is located in Douglasville. The park covers 2,020 acres with a five mile walking trail, picnic shelters, fishing docks, bait shop, boat rentals, Civil War ruins and nature preserve. Arts and crafts festivals and Civil War reenactments are also held at the park.

Population: 20,065. Estimated population in July 2024: 27,568 (+37.4% change)
Males: 9,766 (48.7%), Females: 10,299 (51.3%)

Zip codes: 30134, 30135.

Demographics

Median resident age: 31.3 years
Median household income: $45,289
Median house value: $119,800

Population by Race

Races in Douglasville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (61.9%)
  • Black (30.3%)
  • Hispanic (4.0%)
  • Two or more races (2.1%)
  • Other race (1.7%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
  • Asian Indian (0.8%)

Ancestries: United States (14.0%), Irish (10.1%), English (8.2%), German (7.5%), Subsaharan African (2.4%), Italian (2.4%).

Land area: 21.4 square miles

Map of Douglasville, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Douglasville

  • High school or higher: 82.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 26.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 32.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Douglasville city

  • Never married: 28.4%
  • Now married: 51.9%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 11.6%

4.5% Foreign born (2.0% Latin America, 0.9% Asia, 0.8% Europe, 0.6% Africa).

Population change in the 1990s: +7,275 (+56.9%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Douglasville:

  • WELLSTAR DOUGLAS HOSPITAL (8954 HOSPITAL DRIVE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Douglasville:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Douglasville:

  • DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE (about 19 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Abbreviation: MGE)
  • THE WILLIAM B HARTSFIELD ATLANTA INTL (about 23 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: ATL)
  • RICHARD B RUSSELL (about 51 miles; ROME, GA; Abbreviation: RMG)

Other public-use airports nearest to Douglasville:

  • FULTON COUNTY AIRPORT-BROWN FIELD (about 15 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: FTY)
  • SOUTH FULTON (about 17 miles; PALMETTO, GA; Abbreviation: 8A9)
  • COBB COUNTY-MC COLLUM FIELD (about 20 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: RYY)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Douglasville:

  • LIFE UNIVERSITY (about 18 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,881)
  • SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY (about 18 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,559)
  • CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 18 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,012)
  • CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY (about 21 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,652)
  • MOREHOUSE COLLEGE (about 21 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,867)
  • MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE (about 21 miles; Atlanta, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,708)
  • ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 22 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,207)

Schools

Public high schools in Douglasville:

  • ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,412; Location: 6500 ALEXANDER PARKWAY; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • DOUGLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,409; Location: 8705 CAMPBELLTON STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • CHAPEL HILL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,354; Location: 4899 CHAPEL HILL ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high schools in Douglasville:

  • HARVESTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 326; Location: 4241 CENTRAL CHURCH ROAD; Grades: 1 – 12)
  • THE ARMY OF THE LORD CHRIS ACA (Students: 23; Location: 8510 NEWMAN STREET; Grades: 1 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Douglasville:

  • CHAPEL HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 953; Location: 3989 CHAPEL HILL ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • YEAGER MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 866; Location: 4000 KINGS HIGHWAY; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • CHESTNUT LOG MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 849; Location: 2544 POPE ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • FAIRPLAY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 728; Location: 8311 HIGHWAY 166; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • STEWART MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 670; Location: 8138 MALONE STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 639; Location: 8266 CONNALLY DRIVE; Grades: PK – 05)
  • BRIGHT STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 604; Location: 6300 JOHN WEST ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ARBOR STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 579; Location: 9999 PARKWAY SOUTH; Grades: PK – 05)
  • HOLLY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY (Students: 555; Location: 4909 WEST CHAPEL HILL ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • CHAPEL HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 527; Location: 3991 CHAPEL HILL ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Douglasville:

  • MONTESSORI SCH OF DOUGLAS CTY (Students: 60; Location: 8014 DURALEE LN; Grades: PK – 4)
  • DOUGLASVILLE SDA ELEM SCH (Students: 43; Location: 2836 BRIGHT STAR ROAD; Grades: PK – 8)

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