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McDonough, Georgia
McDonough, city, in Henry County, Georgia. McDonough had 33,395 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 14.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 29,051 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 30,947 (±50). GEOID 1348624.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
33,395
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 29,051 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,947 ±50
Median household income
$75,343
±$9,372 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$314,600
±$13,724 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,792
±$91 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is McDonough and what county is it in?
McDonough is a city in Henry County, Georgia. It covers 13.4 square miles of land, 2,171 residents per square mile in 2020.
McDonough is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in McDonough, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 33,395 people lived in McDonough on July 1, 2025, up 14.5% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 29,051 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 30,947 (±50).
| Measure | McDonough | Henry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,947 ±50 | 249,960 | +6,095 |
| Households | 10,886 ±581 | 86,704 | +2,343 |
| Average household size | 2.76 ±0.15 | 2.87 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,619 ±601 | 91,424 | +2,463 |
McDonough's population since 2000
From 8,493 in 2000 to 33,395 in 2025: up 293.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for McDonough as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in McDonough?
The median resident of McDonough is 33.2 years old; 26.4% are under 18 and 8.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 71.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 14.1%. 11.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | McDonough | Henry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.2 ±2.7 | 37.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.4% ±2.6 pts | 25.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.8% ±1.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±2.4 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.1% ±2.5 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 14.1% ±2.3 pts | 32.4% | −8.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 71.9% ±4.1 pts | 51.2% | +6.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±2.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.1% ±2.7 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.3% ±2.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8% ±1.8 pts | 9.6% | – |
| With a disability | 11.4% ±2.5 pts | 11.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6% ±2.3 pts | 9.8% | −3.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.8% ±1.8 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.5% ±3.4 pts | 29.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0% ±2.2 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.4% ±4.2 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.6% ±2.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in McDonough earn?
Half of McDonough's 10,886 households earn less than $75,343 a year (±$9,372), against $83,146 in Henry County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $77,667 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | McDonough | Henry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,343 ±$9,372 | $83,146 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,639 ±$5,235 | $102,952 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,041 ±$2,245 | $36,804 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6% ±3.6 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.9% ±8.3 pts | 13.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.0% ±3.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% ±1.1 pts | 97.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.6% ±1.7 pts | 94.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in McDonough?
Owners occupy 54.8% of McDonough's occupied homes and renters 45.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $314,600 by its owner (±$13,724). The median renter pays $1,792 a month including utilities, and 56.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | McDonough | Henry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $314,600 ±$13,724 | $313,900 | +$112,643 |
| Median gross rent | $1,792 ±$91 | $1,674 | +$393 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.9% ±8.2 pts | 43.9% | +24.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,791 ±$115 | $1,787 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.8% ±4.7 pts | 74.9% | +9.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.2% ±4.7 pts | 25.1% | – |
| Housing units | 11,619 ±601 | 91,424 | +2,463 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±4.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.9% ±4.4 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.9% ±2.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 27.2% ±4.5 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.8% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% ±2.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is McDonough building?
Builders took permits for 52 new housing units in McDonough in 2025 (52 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in McDonough work and get to work?
78.3% of McDonough's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | McDonough | Henry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.4% ±2.8 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±1.9 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.3% ±4.1 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5% ±2.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9% ±3.2 pts | 15.6% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.5 min ±2.0 | 33.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in McDonough?
6 census tracts lie mostly in McDonough, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,996 (Tract 703.24) to $100,446 (Tract 703.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 703.17Henry County | 7,097 | $76,316 |
| Tract 703.24Henry County | 4,629 | $48,996 |
| Tract 703.07Henry County | 5,582 | $100,446 |
| Tract 703.19Henry County | 6,002 | $80,540 |
| Tract 702.16Henry County | 6,875 | $145,025 |
| Tract 703.12Henry County | 4,671 | $68,158 |
| Tract 703.23Henry County | 3,512 | $56,469 |
| Tract 703.10Henry County | 5,906 | $99,096 |
| Tract 703.25Henry County | 1,827 | $85,291 |
| Tract 703.20Henry County | 2,713 | $75,847 |
| Tract 703.22Henry County | 6,238 | $76,429 |
| Tract 702.08Henry County | 4,113 | $133,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in McDonough) · Census block assignment files
How does McDonough compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, McDonough is the 1,241st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 39th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
McDonough ranks 116th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 39th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 60th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 51st | 360 |
| Median household income | 116th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 138th | 357 |
| Median home value | 87th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 35th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 240th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 126th | 343 |
| Median age | 283rd | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 225th | 354 |
| Work from home | 111th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 63rd | 359 |
McDonough's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare McDonough with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for McDonough?
8 of the 57 figures for McDonough on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for McDonough are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in McDonough.