As of the census estimate of 2005, there were 62,145 people, 23,685 households, and 17,108 families residing in the city. The population density was 257.4/km sq (666.6/mi sq). There were 27,908 housing units at an average density of 115.5/km sq (299.3/mi sq). The racial makeup of the city was 67.33% White peoplewhite, 30.11% Black peopleblack or African American, 0.28% Native Americans in the United StatesNative American, 0.85% Asian (people)Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. 1.32% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The updated census estimate for 2005 showed Dothan's population increased by more than 5,500 persons to 63,450. The total number of residents in Houston County also increased by more than 6,800 since 2000. There are 27,908 households, out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were Marriagemarried couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 28.4% of all households are made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39, and the average family size was 2.94. 70% of women with school-age children work. In the city the population is spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who are 65 or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females, there are 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males. 22% of adults have never married. 55% are currently married. 3% are separated. 12% are divorced. 9% are widowed. The median income for a household in the city was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $45,025. Males had a median income of $34,475 versus $22,572 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,539. About 12.7% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.2% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over. Approximately 79% of residents completed high school, while 23% went on to complete college. 8% of the population has a graduate or professional degree. 6% are unemployed. Average commute to work time is 18 minutes. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dothan%2C_Alabama