Demographics
General Data
- Community Name: Dothan
- County: Houston
- MSA: Dothan, AL
- Incorporated: Yes
- Foreign Trade Zone: Yes
- Distance from Cities:
- Atlanta - 202 miles
- Birmingham - 202 miles
- Huntsville - 303 miles
- Jacksonville - 265 miles
- Memphis - 455 miles
- Mobile - 198 miles
- Montgomery - 112 miles
- Nashville - 410 miles
- New Orleans - 342 miles
- Tampa - 360 miles
Education
For the 2010, 2011 school year:
- School System Name: Dothan City Schools
- Number of Schools:
- Elementary School: 11
- Middle School: 4
- High School: 2
- Enrollment: 9,294
- Spending per Pupil: $7,797
- ACT Average Score: 20.1
Population Estimates
- City:
- 2010 Population: 65,496
- 2000 Population: 57,780
- 1990 Population: 54,942
- County:
- 2009 Population: 101,547
- 2000 Population: 88,787
- 1990 Population: 81,331
- MSA:
- 2009 Population: 142,893
- 2000 Population: 137,861
- 1990 Population: 120,352
- Population within 30 Miles (2003): 221,335
- Number of Households within County (2003): 37,082
Source: ESRI Business Information Solutions (800) 292-2224
Climate
- Average Temperature:
- Annual 65ºF
- January: 46ºF
- July: 83ºF
- Precipitation: 52 inches annually
- Altitude: 321 feet above sea level
Source: Alabama Department of Education Report Card
Largest Employers in County
| Company Name | Product | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Alabama Medical Center | Hospital | 2,002 |
| Dothan and Houston County School Systems | Education | 1,973 |
| Flowers Hospital | Hospital | 1,100 |
| City of Dothan | City Government | 936 |
| Southern Nuclear (Farley) | Power Plant | 860 |
| Perdue Farms, Inc. | Poultry Processing | 800 |
| Michelin North America, Inc. | Tire Manufacturer | 542 |
| AAA Cooper Transportation | Trucking - Motor | 475 |
| Wal-Mart Super Center | Department Store | 430 |