Albany Standard

Of the 86,825 citizens living in Dougherty County in 2021, 97.6% said they were only one race, while 2.4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Dougherty County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 69.9% or 60,706 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 25.3% and totaled 21,924 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dougherty County is 2.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Dougherty County.

	Estimated Total
African American	60,706
White	21,924
Multiracial	2,061
Some Other Race	1,163
Asian	811
American Indian or Alaska Native	118
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	42

Source: US Census Bureau