Dooly County, Georgia
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Dooly County is a county located in the state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population is 11,525. The county seat is Vienna, Georgia6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,028 km² (397 mi²). 1,018 km² (393 mi²) of it is land and 11 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.06% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 11,525 people, 3,909 households, and 2,767 families residing in the county. The population density was 11/km² (29/mi²). There were 4,499 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (12/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 45.97% White, 49.54% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 2.88% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. 4.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 3,909 households out of which 33.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.10% were married couples living together, 20.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 25.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 10.30% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 109.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,980, and the median income for a family was $35,337. Males had a median income of $26,670 versus $19,076 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,628. 22.10% of the population and 18.00% of families were below the poverty line. 29.50% of those under the age of 18 and 21.20% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
