RANK #910 / 996 · POP 144,735 · GA
PROJECTED GROWTH: -1.8%
Douglas County, Georgia, distinguishes itself with Sweetwater Creek State Park, a wilderness preserve featuring Civil War-era mill ruins along Sweetwater Creek. Located west of Atlanta, the county seat, Douglasville, is about 20 miles from downtown, offering a suburban feel with access to urban amenities. Commuting to Atlanta is common, with options including express bus services and vanpools. The county provides various outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, fishing, and multi-use trails at places like Boundary Waters Recreational Complex.
Life in Douglas County often appeals to families and young professionals, with many residents owning their homes. The public school system serves over 25,000 students across numerous elementary, middle, and high schools. The local economy has seen growth, attracting investment and job creation across various sectors, including technology, data, and advanced manufacturing. This economic development contributes to the county's evolution from a traditional bedroom community to a more diversified area.
Above national median (4.7x)
Prices declining
Below-average climate & terrain
Housing is fairly valued at 5.4x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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AWS Douglas County Data Center
Amazon (AWS)
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$500M | Planned |
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Stream Data Center (Polk Road)
Stream Data Centers (affiliate)
|
$500M | Proposed |
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West Atlanta Energy Storage
NextEra Energy Resources
|
$398M | Planned |
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Google Data Center Campus Expansion
Google
|
$300M | Completed |
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Douglas Forward Reinvestment Plan Phase 2 (Infrastructure, Public Safety, Economic Development, Quality of Life)
Douglas County Board of Commissioners
|
$100M | Under Construction |
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Lee Road Widening Project, Phase II
Douglas County
|
$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Douglas County has a Boom Town Index score of 9/100, ranking #910 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.0% and a median household income of $76,930, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Douglas County is $227,800 with median rent at $1,326/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3377, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.8% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.0%. Home values changed -4.0% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 5.59% of Douglas County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.