McDonough, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | McDonough | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,514 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1662.8 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 5.86% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 30.3 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,472 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in McDonough grew by 77.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 22,303 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $70,179 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.73% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in McDonough is about 6% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | McDonough | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $288,150 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,530 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 50.6% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in McDonough is about 15.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,530 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 254 hours, about 10.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | McDonough | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.4 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.8 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 254 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,859 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| 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 | 2.88 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about McDonough, Georgia.
What is the population of McDonough, Georgia?
The population of McDonough, Georgia is 22,514, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of McDonough, Georgia?
The population density of McDonough, Georgia is 1662.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in McDonough, Georgia?
The median household income in McDonough, Georgia is $70,179, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in McDonough, Georgia?
The median home price in McDonough, Georgia is $288,150, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in McDonough, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in McDonough, Georgia is 7.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.