Demographics & People — Dothan, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 71,118 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~72,500 |
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| Median Age | 40.2 |
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| Total Households | 28,988 |
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| Family Households | 17,925 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40,271 |
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| Black or African American | 25,331 |
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| Asian | 985 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,238 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 28,771 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 17,120 |
| English | 7,638 |
| American | 7,405 |
| Irish | 5,315 |
| German | 3,555 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,617 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,408 |
| Italian | 1,209 |
| European | 1,207 |
Language
| English Only | 63,314 |
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| Spanish | 2,255 |
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| Population 5+ | 66,880 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 5,553 |
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| Population 18+ | 54,680 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dothan, Alabama.
