City safety & data profile

McDonoughGA

McDonough, GA is a 23K-resident city in Henry County with a median household income of $75,343.

Henry County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for McDonough, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. McDonough has a population larger than 52% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $314,600.

Data updated 2026-07-20

23K
Population
Top 48%
By size
$75,343
Median income
$314,600
Median home
10.6%
Poverty rate

The read on McDonough

McDonough posts a median household income higher than 44% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 56%
by median income, US cities

Where McDonough income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$75,343 Bottom 44% higher than 44% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading McDonough, GA beyond the headline numbers

McDonough sits inside Henry County, Georgia, at roughly 33.45°N, -84.15°W. Population 23,417, $75,343 median household income. Median home value $314,600, median rent $1,792. Poverty rate 10.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: McDonough's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 48%, then short sleep duration at 44%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for McDonough from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
23,417
McDonough
Median Income
$75,343
+11% vs avg
Median Home Value
$314,600
+38% vs avg
Median Age
33.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Henry County) - McDonough's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
250K+21%
Median Income
$83,146+37%
Median Home Value
$313,900+113%
Poverty Rate
9.2%-18%
Unemployment
6.2%-47%

Economics

Economics indicators for McDonough, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,792/mo
Poverty Rate
10.6% -25% vs avg
Unemployment 5.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.5%
Work From Home 11.9%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 15.5%
African American 72.3%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
48%
Short Sleep Duration
44%
High Blood Pressure
39.4%
Physical Inactivity
27.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.5%
Current Smoking
14.2%
Diabetes
13.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.7%
Binge Drinking
12.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.5%
Annual Checkup 80%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.1%
Stroke
3.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of McDonough, GA? ▼
McDonough, GA has a population of 23,417 people, located in Henry County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in McDonough? ▼
The median household income in McDonough, GA is $75,343 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10.6%.
What is the median home value in McDonough? ▼
The median home value in McDonough, GA is $314,600. Median rent is $1,792/month.
What are the top health concerns in McDonough? ▼
The top health indicators in McDonough include Obesity (48%), Short Sleep Duration (44%), High Blood Pressure (39.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in McDonough? ▼
The median age in McDonough, GA is 33.2 years. 28.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

McDonough, GA is located in Henry County, Georgia. With a population of 23K and a $75,343 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the McDonough area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using McDonough's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the McDonough area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Henry County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.