Douglas County formed in 1870, carved out of Carroll, Campbell (now Fulton) and Cherokee counties. It is named after Abraham Lincoln’s famous rival for congress and the presidency, Stephen A. Douglas.
Notable landmarks include Sweetwater Creek State Park and Clinton Nature Preserve. Large employers include Silver Line Building Products, APL Logistics and WellStar Douglas Hospital.
Douglas has grown steadily in the past decade and has seen its population become much more diverse.
Within Douglas County are the cities of Austell*, Douglasville, and Villa Rica*.
| Population | 147,316 |
| Population Change (since 2010) | +11.3% |
| Population Forecast (2050) | 192,481 |
| Median Household Income | $80,933 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work** | 34 minutes |
| Single Family Building Permits | 374 units |
| Multifamily Building Permits | 291 units |
View ARC’s 21-County Dashboard where you can find various data points about Douglas County.
2023 Annual Report – Douglas County (pdf)
* These cities belong to more than one county.
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