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McDonough

County:
Henry County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
13.391
State:
Georgia

McDonough is a city located in Henry County, Georgia. McDonough has a 2026 population of 34,526. It is also the county seat of Henry County. McDonough is currently growing at a rate of 2.56% annually and its population has increased by 17.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,356 in 2020.

The median household income in McDonough is $75,343 with a poverty rate of 10.63%. The median age in McDonough is 33.2 years: 28.4 years for males, and 38.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.7 males.

34.5K
Total Population
2,578
Density (mi²)
862 2.56%
Growth

McDonough Population

McDonough Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202634,5268622.56%
202533,6648612.62%
202432,8036001.86%
202332,2031,8236%
202230,3804391.47%
202129,9415851.99%
202029,3562710.93%
201926,5591,0214%
201825,5381,0524.3%
201724,4868503.6%
201623,6365672.46%
201523,0693841.69%
201422,6852140.95%
201322,4712501.13%
201222,221140.06%
201122,2072571.17%
201021,950-134-0.61%
20008,4935,564189.96%
19902,9291515.44%
19802,7781033.85%
19702,67500%

Median Age

Overall: 33.2 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 28.4 years

McDonough Adults

There are 22,770 adults, (2,721 of whom are seniors) in McDonough.

Sex Ratio

Female: 16,141 (52.2%)
Male: 14,806 (47.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of McDonough includes 72.28% Black or African American, 15.52% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American22,36972.28%
White4,80215.52%
Two or more races2,8629.25%
Asian5551.79%
Other race2990.97%
Native American600.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,3644.41%
White4231.37%
Other race2160.7%
Black or African American1280.41%
Native American600.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American22,24171.87%
White4,37914.15%
Two or more races1,4984.84%
Asian5551.79%
Other race830.27%

McDonough Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

McDonough 's average per capita income is $49,938. Household income levels show a median of $75,343. The poverty rate stands at 10.63%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$114,453-
Families$90,309$98,469
Households$75,343$87,639
Non Families$48,250$56,078

$49,938

Average Income

$75,343

Median Household Income

10.63%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)