State
County
Land Area (mi²)
12.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,282.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
3.67%
Growth Since 2010
30.45%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
McDonough, Georgia Population 2021
28,808
McDonough is a city located in Henry County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Henry County. With a 2020 population of 28,808, it is the 42nd largest city in Georgia and the 1344th largest city in the United States . McDonough is currently growing at a rate of 3.67% annually and its population has increased by 30.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,084 in 2010. McDonough reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 13 miles, McDonough has a population density of 2,283 people per square mile.
The average household income in McDonough is $70,951 with a poverty rate of 10.98%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,137 per month, and the median house value is $164,100. The median age in McDonough is 32.1 years, 29.5 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
McDonough Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McDonoughwas:
- Black or African American: 66.82%
- White: 25.06%
- Two or more races: 5.39%
- Other race: 1.62%
- Asian: 1.08%
- Native American: 0.03%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of McDonough, Georgia is 28,808 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 26,768.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 22,084.
McDonough, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 16,605 | 66.82% |
| White | 6,229 | 25.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1,340 | 5.39% |
| Some Other Race | 402 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 269 | 1.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.03% |
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McDonough Population by Race
McDonough Population Pyramid $2021
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McDonough Population by Age
McDonough Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,543 | 2.8 | 45.3 |
| Married | 3,381 | 3.49 | 62.1 |
| Non Family | 2,765 | 1.22 | 28.6 |
| Female | 2,129 | 3.7 | 35 |
| Male | 268 | 3.14 | 86.6 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
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McDonough Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 255 | 1.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 890 | 5.74% |
| High School Graduate | 4,718 | 30.43% |
| Some College | 3,723 | 24.01% |
| Associates Degree | 1,213 | 7.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,182 | 20.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,522 | 9.82% |
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McDonough Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
McDonough Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,987 | 9,298 | 3,114 |
| White | 4,037 | 3,652 | 1,176 |
| Hispanic | 928 | 866 | 231 |
| 2+ Races | 485 | 485 | 152 |
| Other Race | 342 | 324 | 78 |
| Asian | 235 | 226 | 121 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
McDonough Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,503
Average Earnings
$40,133
Average Male
$32,375
Average Female
McDonough Earnings by Educational Attainment
McDonough Language by Age
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McDonough Language
90.73% of McDonough residents speak only English, while 9.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.29% of the population.
McDonough Language
McDonough Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16,096 | 1,877 | 11.66% |
| White | 5,141 | 473 | 9.20% |
| Hispanic | 1,548 | 302 | 19.51% |
| Multiple | 1,330 | 200 | 15.04% |
| Other | 402 | 68 | 16.92% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
10.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.20%
Male Poverty Rate
13.05%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in McDonough
The race most likely to be in poverty in McDonough is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McDonough is White, with 9.20% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.60%.
McDonough Poverty
McDonough Poverty Rate by Education
McDonough Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
Female Marriage Rate
McDonough Married by Age and Sex
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McDonough Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
McDonough Marital Status by Race
McDonough Marital Status
McDonough Veterans by War
McDonough Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,115 | 9.22% |
| White | 363 | 7.37% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 5.82% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 8.82% |
| Other Race | 55 | 15.71% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.12% |
McDonough Veterans by Race
McDonough Veterans by Education
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2.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
McDonough Veterans by Education
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67.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
McDonough Employment by Age
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McDonough Employment by Race
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McDonough Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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43.34%
Born in McDonough
91.41%
Native Born
8.59%
Foreign Born
2.67%
Non Citizen
5.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.41% of McDonough residents were born in the United States, with 43.34% having been born in Georgia. 2.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
McDonough Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,808 | 1,020 | 3.67% |
| 2020 | 27,788 | 1,020 | 3.81% |
| 2019 | 26,768 | 1,020 | 3.96% |
| 2018 | 25,748 | 1,044 | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 24,704 | 861 | 3.61% |
| 2016 | 23,843 | 567 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 23,276 | 383 | 1.67% |
| 2014 | 22,893 | 210 | 0.93% |
| 2013 | 22,683 | 247 | 1.10% |
| 2012 | 22,436 | 13 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 22,423 | 257 | 1.16% |
| 2010 | 22,166 | 13,673 | 10.07% |
| 2000 | 8,493 | 5,564 | 11.23% |
| 1990 | 2,929 | 151 | 0.53% |
| 1980 | 2,778 | 103 | 0.38% |
| 1970 | 2,675 | 0.00% |