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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

McDonough

Georgia · 8,493 residents · 13.378 sq mi
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McDonough has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,482. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 5,418 residents. Median home value is $108,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,493
+176%since 1990
from 3,075 in 1990
1990 – 2025
635 / sq mi
+176%since 1990
from 230 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.4
−15%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2889K17K25K34K1990201020202024McDonough
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,482
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,496 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,029
+63%since 1990
from $11,692 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.8%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$108,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$707
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $410 in 1990
US average: $602
58.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
41.8% rent
2.6
−9%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(2,064)
Black32.4%(995)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.4%(11)
Diversity Score55.8%(1,716)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(5,090)
Black34.2%(2,906)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(295)
Asian1.2%(105)
Diversity Score63.9%(5,428)
64
+14%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.9%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.6%
+18.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
+14%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in McDonough, Georgia?

McDonough, Georgia has about 8,493 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in McDonough, Georgia?

The typical household in McDonough, Georgia earns about $41,482 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 $108,700, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in McDonough, Georgia?

About 20.9% 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 12.8% of people in McDonough, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has McDonough, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, McDonough, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,418 residents, a change of about 176 percent over that period.

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

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