McDonough is a city located in Henry County, Georgia. McDonough has a 2025 population of 34,012. It is also the county seat of Henry County. McDonough is currently growing at a rate of 2.83% annually and its population has increased by 15.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,327 in 2020.
The average household income in McDonough is $90,863 with a poverty rate of 12.22%.The median age in McDonough is 31.2 years: 26.5 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of McDonough includes 73.23% Black or African American, 14.69% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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Black or African American | 22,010 | 73.23% |
White | 4,414 | 14.69% |
Two or more races | 2,404 | 8% |
Other race | 647 | 2.15% |
Asian | 551 | 1.83% |
Native American | 30 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
McDonough's average per capita income is $47,269. Household income levels show a median of $77,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $111,708 | - |
Families | $87,252 | $101,284 |
Households | $77,734 | $90,863 |
Non Families | $49,518 | $57,213 |
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