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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

McDonough

Georgia · 3,075 residents · 13.378 sq mi
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McDonough has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,496. Population has fallen 64% since 2000, a loss of 5,418 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $73,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,075
−64%vs 2000
vs 8,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
230 / sq mi
−64%vs 2000
vs 635 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.7
+17%vs 2000
vs 31.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2889K17K25K34K1990201020202024McDonough
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,496
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,482 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,692
−39%vs 2000
vs $19,029 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.1%
+5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$73,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $108,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$410
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $707 in 2000
US average: $450
55.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.2% in 2000
44.9% rent
2.9
+10%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(5,090)
Black34.2%(2,906)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(295)
Asian1.2%(105)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(5,428)
1990
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(2,064)
Black32.4%(995)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score55.8%(1,716)
56
−13%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.9%
−18.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−12%vs 2000
vs 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in McDonough, Georgia?

McDonough, Georgia has about 3,075 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in McDonough, Georgia?

The typical household in McDonough, Georgia earns about $25,496 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McDonough, Georgia expensive?

In McDonough, Georgia, the median home is worth about $73,800, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in McDonough, Georgia?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in McDonough, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McDonough, Georgia?

About 18.1% of people in McDonough, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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