Dothan, Alabama Income Statistics
Dothan Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Dothan Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Dothan | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,434 | $64,544 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $48,368 | $52,756 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.6% | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 8.7% | 9.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 6.3% | 7.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Dothan is about 16% lower than in Alabama. Income has been growing slower in Dothan (3.6%/yr) than in Alabama (4.7%/yr).
About 9% of adults in Dothan earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Alabama average of 10%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Dothan, Alabama grew by 35.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $54,434 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.6% per year.
Dothan has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. The gap has widened from 21% in 2009, the closest it has been, to 32% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Dothan
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Households by income, 2024
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About 6,914 households (25.5% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 32.6% of households in Dothan had an income under $35,000 and 12.5% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Dothan has a larger share of households earning $15,000 to $24,999 (10.9% vs 6.4%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (6.3% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,826 | 6.7% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,540 | 5.7% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,952 | 10.9% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,511 | 9.3% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,843 | 14.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,261 | 15.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,276 | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,525 | 13.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,671 | 6.2% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,718 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 27,123 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 4,673 residents (8.7% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 10.0% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 13.0% of Dothan residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 34.8% had some income but less than $25,000, and 14.5% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Dothan has a larger share of residents earning $15,000 to $24,999 (14.0% vs 10.5%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (8.7% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 6,967 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 6,151 | 11.5% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4,997 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7,489 | 14.0% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5,971 | 11.2% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7,600 | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,582 | 12.3% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,109 | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 4,673 | 8.7% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 53,539 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 13.0% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Dothan
| Metric | Dothan | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.555 | 0.560 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $55,338 | $62,840 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $43,358 | $47,036 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 21.6% | 25.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Dothan, it is 0.555, about the same as Alabama's 0.560, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and about the same as the US's 0.552, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there.
Men's income is about 28% more than women's income in Dothan, Alabama. Over a 35-year career, a 28% wage gap accumulates to roughly $419,300 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Dothan, Alabama has narrowed from about 33% to 22% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 33% in 2010. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,368 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Dothan | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 5.0% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 16 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 1,314 people are unemployed in Dothan, Alabama.
The average commute time in Dothan is 16 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Dothan, Alabama has fallen from 7.9% to 4.3% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 8.9% in 2015.
Dothan was below the U.S. unemployment rate from 2011 to 2014, rose above it by 2015, peaking at 2.1 points higher in 2019, then fell back below it by 2023. In 2024 its rate was 0.9 points lower.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Dothan, Alabama has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it about on par with Alabama, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Dothan, Alabama.
How Rich Is Dothan, Alabama?
Dothan has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $54,434, about 16% lower than the Alabama average of $64,544.
How fast is household income rising in Dothan, Alabama?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Dothan, Alabama rose 35%, from $40,332 to $54,434. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Alabama as a whole: +35% against +56%.
What was the median household income in Dothan in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Dothan, Alabama was $53,923, up 2% from $52,857 in 2022. The Alabama median that year was $62,326.
What was the median household income in Dothan in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Dothan, Alabama was $47,446. By 2024 it had risen 15% to $54,434.
What is the Gini coefficient in Dothan, Alabama?
The Gini coefficient in Dothan is 0.555. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is almost the same as the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed about as equally as in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Dothan, Alabama?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Dothan, Alabama has narrowed from about 33% to 22% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 33% in 2010. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,368 since 2009.
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