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Douglasville, GA

The city of Douglasville is the county seat of and largest city in Douglas County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 34,650, up from 30,961 in 2010 and 20,065 in 2000.

Douglasville is located approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of Atlanta and is part of the Atlanta Metro Area. Highway access can be obtained via three interchanges along Interstate 20.

Located along a natural rise in the topography, Douglasville was originally known as "Skint Chestnut." The name was derived from a large tree used by Native Americans as a landmark; it was stripped of its bark to be more conspicuous.

Douglasville was founded in 1874 as the railroad was constructed in the area. That same year, Douglasville was designated as the county seat of the recently formed Douglas County. The community was named for Senator Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois.

Georgia General Assembly first incorporated Douglasville in 1875.

On September 21, 2009, Douglas County was devastated by the second-worst flood in Georgia history (the first being the failure of the Kelly Barnes Dam in 1977). Over 18 inches (457 mm) of rain fell in one night, destroying many roads and homes. The county was later declared a disaster area, and the governor of Georgia declared a state of emergency. The flooding most affected the areas of Douglasville, Villa Rica, Austell, Lithia Springs, and Chapel Hill. The disaster killed more than eight people in the county, most of them in the Douglasville area.

Douglasville is located in north-central Douglas County at 33°44′59″N 84°43′23″W (33.749824, −84.723190). Lithia Springs is 6 miles (10 km) to the northeast along U.S. Route 78, and Villa Rica is 10 miles (16 km) to the west. Hiram is 9 miles (14 km) to the north via SR 92. Interstate 20 passes south of downtown, leading east 22 miles (35 km) to downtown Atlanta and west 125 miles (201 km) to Birmingham, Alabama. I-20 provides access to the city from exits 34, 36, and 37.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Douglasville has a total area of 22.6 square miles (58.5 km²), of which 22.5 square miles (58.2 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²), or 0.58%, is water. Douglasville has an elevation of 1,209 ft (369 m) above sea level.

The city places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Douglasville serves as a regional hub for medical services, with facilities like the WellStar Douglas Hospital and Piedmont Douglasville catering to the health needs of the community. Enjoy outdoor adventures at Escape Woods, a unique outdoor escape room experience. For a fun family outing, visit Seven Springs Water Park. Fitness enthusiasts can join CrossFit for high-intensity workouts. Douglasville Wellness & Chiropractic Center offers chiropractic and wellness services.

Top sites in Douglasville, GA include the Douglas County Museum of History and Art, Sweetwater Creek State Park, and WWII Flight Training Museum.

Population: 34,944 (2021). Elevation: 1,066 feet. Area: 23.04 sq mi (59.66 km²). ZIP Code: 30134. Area code(s): 678, 770.

FAQs

What are the demographics of Douglasville, GA?

In 2022, Douglasville, GA had a population of 35.3k people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $72,753. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Douglasville, GA grew from 34,410 to 35,252, a 2.45% increase and its median household income grew from $61,729 to $72,753, a 17.9% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Douglasville, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (62.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (24.2%), White (Hispanic) (4.94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.17%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.69%).

Is it expensive to live in Douglasville, GA?

The cost of living in Douglasville, GA is 3% higher than the state average and 8% lower than the national average. Douglasville, GA housing is 16% cheaper than the U.S. average, while utilities are about 20% less pricey. When it comes to necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 1% less in Douglasville, GA than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs around 1% less. Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 6% less here compared to the U.S. average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 1% cheaper in Douglasville, GA.

What's the crime rate in Douglasville, GA?

With a crime rate of 55 per one thousand residents, Douglasville has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 18. Within Georgia, more than 97% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Douglasville. Separately, it is always interesting and important to compare a city's crime rate with those of similarly sized communities - a fair comparison as larger cities tend to have more crime.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Douglasville

Rentcafe

Data USA

Neighborhood Scout

Douglas County Museum of History and Art

Clinton Nature Preserve

WWII Flight Training Museum

WellStar Douglas Hospital

Piedmont Douglasville

Escape Woods

Seven Springs Water Park

CrossFit

Yoga on the Green

Douglasville Wellness & Chiropractic Center

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