Dothan: Demographics & People
Dothan's population stands at 71,514 people, in 29,351 households. Population grew 0.6% from 71,118 (2022) to 71,514 (2024). Median age 40.2 years. (0.9y older than Alabama). Children under 18 are 23% of the population. Population is 54% White (non-Hispanic) and 36% Black. 61% of households are family-led. County is losing 126 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 44% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Alabama avg 2.5).
- 39% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Alabama 39%).
- 71 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Alabama 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.6% from 71,118 (2022) to 71,514 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~71,915 (extrapolated at 0.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 72,454.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| County Population | 49,326 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 56.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 71,118 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 71,514 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 71,514 people (vs Alabama 26,673) |
| Population Estimate | 72,454 |
| Population Note | Census Place population covers Dale County, Henry County, Houston County |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 40.2y is 1.3 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 23% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 40.2 years (vs Alabama 37.3y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 22.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 71,514 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 16,140 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 15,006 |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 26,932 |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 13,436 |
| Population under 18 | 16,140 |
| Median age | 40.2 years (vs Alabama 37.3y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 71,514 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 40,271 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 25,331 |
| Asian residents | 985 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 3,238 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 55.5% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Asian population | 1.5% (vs Alabama 1.4%) |
| Black population | 35.7% (vs Alabama 28.6%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.8% (at Alabama median) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 54.4% (vs Alabama 57.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
Top (8)
Sources: Census ACS 2022 B04006+B03001+B02001
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 4% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 44,948 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 23,015 |
| Share born in this state | 62.9% |
| Share born in another state | 37.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 32.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 3.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 2,198 |
| From Europe | 177 |
| From Asia | 1 |
| From Africa | 872 |
| From Latin America | 81 |
Households & Family Composition
29,351 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 61% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 17,925 families, 20% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 16,040 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 17,925 |
| Married couples with children | 3,586 |
| Single-parent households | 534 |
| Average household size | 2.42 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 15.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,440 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 669 |
| Family households | 17,963 households (vs Alabama 7,066) |
| Households that are families | 61.2% (at Alabama median) |
| Total households | 29,351 households (vs Alabama 10,925) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 11.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 126 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 11.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 49,156 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 49,282 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -126 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 5,191 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.4% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 1,106 residents live in group quarters (1.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 1,106 |
|---|
Other
| Census Counties | Dale County, Henry County, Houston County |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · District | 102 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 01045 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 01 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 045 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · County | Dale |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 31.8 per 1,000 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 27.50 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 36.50 |
| County Cdc Mortality · Fips | 01045 |
| County Cdc Mortality · County | Dale County |
| County Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| County Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,609 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 01045 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · County | Dale County |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 59.6% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.6% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 33.3% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 49,172 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 22 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 32 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 22.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 71,514, stable, established, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 71,514 people (vs Alabama 26,673) |
| Town Summary · County | Dale County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade