McDonough, Georgia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
McDonough, GA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | McDonough | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,820 | 10,939,918 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1685.3 | 184.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 5.41% | 1.01% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 32.8 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,851 | 4,074,039 | 130,235,071 |
Population in McDonough grew by 81.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,820 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in McDonough is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 26.3% of residents. That is 3.6 points above Georgia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,002 26.3% +3.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,371 23.5% +1.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,435 19.4% -1.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,322 10.2% -4.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Georgia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.9% of the people living in McDonough and men 47.1%.
- Women 52.9% Georgia 51.2%
- Men 47.1% Georgia 48.8%
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Economy
McDonough has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | McDonough | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,810 | $77,523 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.43% | 5.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in McDonough is about 7% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | McDonough | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $344,053 | $256,986 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,748 | $1,392 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.6% | 65.7% | 65.2% |
The median home price in McDonough is about 16.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,748 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in McDonough spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 252 hours, about 10.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | McDonough | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.3 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.6 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 252 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,823 | $6,109 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,583 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,911 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in McDonough is 30 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
McDonough has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | McDonough | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.80 | 2.62 | 2.53 |
Health
McDonough has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | McDonough | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.4% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
McDonough, GA Compared With Nearby Cities
How McDonough, GA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough, GA | 22,820 | $71,810 #1/2 | $344,053 #1/2 | 30.3 min #2/2 |
| Stockbridge, GA | 31,413 | $68,334 | $245,288 | 25.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about McDonough, Georgia.
How big is McDonough, Georgia by population?
About 22,820 people live in McDonough, Georgia, in 7,851 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 32.8, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is McDonough, Georgia mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, McDonough, Georgia has 1,685 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 19 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in McDonough, Georgia?
The median home costs 4.8 times the median household income ($344,053 against $71,810), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,748 a month takes about 29% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in McDonough, Georgia?
Unemployment in McDonough, Georgia is 6.5%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in McDonough, Georgia?
22.6% of adults in McDonough, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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