Douglasville is a city in Georgia, United States. It is the main city and county seat of Douglas County. In 2020, about 34,650 people lived here. This was more than the 30,961 people in 2010.

The city is located about 20 miles (32 km) west of Atlanta. It is part of the larger Atlanta metro area. You can easily reach Douglasville by car using Interstate 20.

History of Douglasville
Geography and Location
People of Douglasville
- 2020 Census Information
Economy and Jobs
- Top Employers in Douglasville
Arts, Culture, and Fun Places
- Cool Places to Visit
Parks and Outdoor Activities
Education in Douglasville
Media and News
Transportation and Travel
Healthcare Services
Notable People from Douglasville
See also

History of Douglasville

Douglasville was started in 1874. This happened when a railroad was built through the area. In the same year, it became the main city for the new Douglas County. The city was named after Senator Stephen A. Douglas from Illinois.

The state government of Georgia officially made Douglasville a city in 1875.

In September 2009, Douglas County had a very bad flood. Over 18 inches (460 mm) of rain fell in one night. This flood damaged many roads and homes. The governor of Georgia declared a state of emergency. Many people in the Douglasville area were affected by this disaster.

Geography and Location

Douglasville is in the northern part of Douglas County. It is located at 33.749824°N, 84.723190°W. Nearby towns include Lithia Springs to the northeast and Villa Rica to the west. Hiram is to the north.

Interstate 20 runs south of the downtown area. It connects Douglasville to downtown Atlanta (about 22 miles east) and Birmingham, Alabama (about 125 miles west). You can get into the city from I-20 at exits 34, 36, and 37.

The city covers a total area of about 22.6 square miles (58.5 km²). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water. Douglasville is about 1,209 feet (369 m) above sea level.

People of Douglasville

The population of Douglasville has grown a lot over the years. Here's how it has changed:

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1880	286	—
1890	863	201.7%
1900	1,140	32.1%
1910	1,462	28.2%
1920	2,159	47.7%
1930	2,316	7.3%
1940	2,555	10.3%
1950	3,400	33.1%
1960	4,462	31.2%
1970	5,472	22.6%
1980	7,641	39.6%
1990	11,635	52.3%
2000	20,065	72.5%
2010	30,961	54.3%
2020	34,650	11.9%
U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020

2020 Census Information

The 2020 United States census showed that Douglasville had 34,650 people. There were 12,675 households and 7,833 families living in the city. The table below shows the different groups of people living in Douglasville.

**Douglasville city, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition**
*Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.*
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)	Pop 2000	Pop 2010	Pop 2020	% 2000	% 2010	% 2020
White alone (NH)	12,425	10,331	6,962	61.92%	33.37%	20.09%
Black or African American alone (NH)	6,054	17,031	22,207	30.17%	55.01%	64.09%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)	56	65	87	0.28%	0.21%	0.25%
Asian alone (NH)	346	554	633	1.72%	1.79%	1.83%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)	3	15	23	0.01%	0.05%	0.07%
Other race alone (NH)	27	75	303	0.13%	0.24%	0.87%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)	354	647	1,291	1.76%	2.09%	3.73%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	800	2,243	3,144	3.99%	7.24%	9.07%
Total	20,065	30,961	34,650	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%

Economy and Jobs

Douglasville has a lively economy. The historic downtown area has many shops and places to eat. A busy business area is located south of the city. Here you can find Arbor Place Mall and many other large stores and restaurants.

The city is also a popular spot for making movies and TV shows. Many productions have filmed here, including Stranger Things, The Founder, and Mocking Jay.

Top Employers in Douglasville

Here are some of the biggest employers in Douglasville, based on a 2023 report:

#	Employer	# of employees
1	American Red Cross	732
2	Home Chef	487
3	Walmart	634
4	Medline	495
5	Resia Construction, LLC	450
6	Baldwin Paving Co., Inc.	435
7	Kehe Distributors, LLC	419
8	TDR Contracters, Inc.	300
9	Amazon.com Services, LLC	299
10	Alamon, Inc	225

The Douglas County School District is also a very large employer. It has over 3,550 staff members, including teachers and administrators.

Arts, Culture, and Fun Places

Douglasville has many interesting places to visit and things to do.

Cool Places to Visit

Photo of the White section of the Basket Creek Cemetery, including Civil War soldiers' graves and one Native American grave (several rocks are piled on top located in the back)

The downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means its old buildings are special and protected.

O'Neal Plaza is a small square in the center of town. It has a stage for performances and a fountain. Many festivals are held here all year, including the annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
The Douglas County Cultural Arts Center offers art shows and classes for all ages.
The Douglasville Farmers and Artisans Market is held at the courthouse. You can find fresh produce and handmade goods there.
The Douglasville Downtown Conference Center is a large building used for meetings and events.
The Douglas County Museum of History and Art is in the old 1956 courthouse. It shows exhibits about the county's history.
Arbor Place Mall hosts many festivals, including the city's July 4th celebrations.

Parks and Outdoor Activities

Douglasville has many parks where you can play sports, enjoy nature, and have fun.

Hunter Park is the biggest park in Douglasville. It has playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball fields, and a disc golf course. It's also home to the local Boys & Girls Club.
Boundary Waters Park has several swimming pools, including a heated competition pool. It also has ball fields, walking trails, horse riding trails, and another disc golf course. A new activity center opened here in 2021 with basketball courts and a fitness room.
Deer Lick Park is a 66-acre park with softball fields, volleyball, disc golf, tennis courts, and a gym. It also has a fishing lake, playground, and an amphitheater.
The West Pines Golf Club is a public golf course owned by the city.
The Fowler Field Soccer Complex and Chestnut Log Soccer Complex are places for soccer games.
Jesse Davis Park is a neighborhood park with a playground and a community swimming pool.
Sweetwater Creek State Park is a large park just east of Douglasville. It has miles of trails, a lake for fishing and boating, and picnic areas. You can also see the ruins of an old textile mill from the Civil War.
Clinton Nature Preserve is a historical park with a log cabin from before the Civil War. It has trails for walking and biking, picnic areas, and a children's play garden.

Education in Douglasville

Douglasville offers many choices for education. The Douglas County School District runs 21 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 5 high schools.

There is also a campus of Georgia Highlands College in Douglasville. Other nearby colleges include West Georgia Technical College and Mercer University.

Many private schools are also available, such as:

Harvester Christian Academy
Heirway Christian Academy
The International Montessori Academy
The Kings Way Christian School
Primrose School at Brookmont
Saint Rose Academy
Sunbrook Academy at Chapel Hill
Chapelhill Christian School

Media and News

Douglasville has its own local news sources. The Douglas County Sentinel is a newspaper that comes out three times a week. All On Georgia - Douglas is a digital news site that covers local and state news daily. Chapel Hill News & Views is a monthly magazine for the area.

Transportation and Travel

Douglasville is easy to get around.

U.S. Highway 78 (also known as State Route 8) goes right through downtown.
State Route 92 runs north to southeast, just east of downtown.
State Route 5 shares the road with US 78 through downtown.
Interstate 20 is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of downtown.

The city also has a small airport called Pinewood Airport. For longer train trips, the nearest passenger train service is Amtrak's Crescent in Atlanta.

Healthcare Services

Residents of Douglasville can get medical care at the Wellstar Douglas Hospital. It is located on Hospital Drive.

Notable People from Douglasville

Many interesting people have connections to Douglasville:

George Bello, a soccer player.
Asia Durr, a WNBA basketball player.
Walton Goggins, an actor known for his role in Justified. He grew up in Douglasville.
Terry Harper, a former baseball player for the Atlanta Braves.
Brian Heidik, winner of Survivor: Thailand.
Priscilla Kelly, a professional wrestler known as Gigi Dolin in WWE.
Mason Massey, a racing driver.
Justin Shipley, a racing driver.

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