Dothan, AL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Dothan | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,518 | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 723.5 | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.55% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.0 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 26,831 | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Dothan grew by 7.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 66,016 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Dothan has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Dothan | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,922 | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.99% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dothan is about 13% lower than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Dothan | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $147,198 | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $904 | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.1% | 69.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Dothan is about 13.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $904 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dothan spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 141 hours, about 5.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dothan | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.9 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 141 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,381 | $5,691 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,769 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,954 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Dothan is 17 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Dothan has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Dothan | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.54 |
Health
Dothan has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Dothan | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.8% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.6% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dothan, Alabama.
What is the population of Dothan, Alabama?
The population of Dothan, Alabama is 65,518, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Dothan, Alabama?
The population density of Dothan, Alabama is 723.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Dothan, Alabama?
The median household income in Dothan, Alabama is $53,922, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Dothan, Alabama?
The median home price in Dothan, Alabama is $147,198, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Dothan, Alabama?
The unemployment rate in Dothan, Alabama is 4.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.