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McDonough, GA

Henry CountyElev. 263 m
Population
30,056
Median home
$285,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
19
Sex offenders
12

Overview

About McDonough

McDonough is a city in Georgia with about 30,056 residents. McDonough sits in Henry County. The median age is 31.2 and the median household income is $77,734. Homes carry a median value of $285,800, and about 50% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (72.5%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
30,056
Median age
31.2
Median household income
$77,734
Per-capita income
$32,532
Poverty rate
12.2%
High-school grad or higher
94%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
Unemployment
6%
Avg. commute
32.1 min
Work from home
12.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White13.1%
Hispanic or Latino8.1%
Black72.5%
Asian1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32%
Sales & office25.5%
Production, transportation & material moving24.2%
Service14%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$285,800
Median gross rent
$1,576/mo
Owner-occupied
49.9%
Median year built
2006
Households
9,986
Avg. household size
2.92

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

McDonough has 19 public schools — 10 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading40%
Math29%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Eagle's Landing High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
EXCEL AcademyHighGrades 6–12
McDonough High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Ola High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Union Grove HighHighGrades 9–12
Eagle's Landing Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
McDonough Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Ola Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Union Grove MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
East Lake ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Flippen Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Hickory Flat Elementary SchoolElementary
Oakland Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Ola Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime19% below national
McDonough314
Georgia372
United States386
↑ 13% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime43% above national
McDonough2,794
Georgia1,919
United States1,952
↓ 6% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, McDonough Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around McDonough.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Henry County
LightningRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

McDonough is in Henry County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

McDonough sits in Henry County. Elevation ~263 m.

Map of McDonough
McDonough, GA
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Henry County CourthouseGlobe HotelBrown HouseHooten, James and Bertha, House
Notable people from McDonough
Austin TheoryLeigh JakesDalvin TomlinsonJames W. WiseErasmus W. BeckAndrew SloanJames T. HoltzclawMark HallDaz CameronIsaac Rochell
People searches in McDonough
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Nearby cities
Stockbridge (8 mi)Stonecrest (16 mi)Peachtree (24 mi)East Point (24 mi)Union (26 mi)Atlanta (27 mi)

Registered sex offenders in McDonough, GA (12)

Public sex-offender registry records for McDonough, Georgia.

Luis Enrique Lopez, 34
Mcdonough · Henry County · 30252
Luis Enrique Lopez, 34
Mcdonough · Henry County · 30252
AKA Luis Lopez
Joseph Jefferson Davis, 52
Mcdonough · Henry County · 30253
AKA Joseph J Davis, Josephj Davis
Phillip Jason Smith, 50
Mcdonough · Henry County · 30252
AKA Pj Jason, Jason Smith
Anthony Campbell, 42
Mcdonough · Henry County · 30253
AKA Anthony A Campbell, Anthony Antonio Campbell
Richard Matthew Perez, 49
Mcdonough · Henry County · 30253
AKA Richard Perez, Richard M Perez
David F Brown, 63
Mcdonough · Henry County · 30253
AKA Frank David Cate, David Frank Brown
Jermaine Williams, 53
Mcdonough · Henry County · 30253
AKA B G D Gand, Jeramine Williams
Robert Dwight Anderson, 66
Mcdonough · Henry County · 30253
AKA Dwight Aderson, Anderson Alinzo
John Fitzgerald Roberts, 60
Mcdonough · Henry County · 30253
AKA Teddy, John Roberts
James Benjamin Nelson, 66
Mcdonough · Henry County · 30253
AKA James Nelson, James B Nelson
James Gilbert Spears, 53
Mcdonough · Henry County · 30253
AKA James Scott, James G Spear

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

McDonough — frequently asked

What is the population of McDonough, Georgia?
McDonough has a population of about 30,056, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in McDonough?
The median home value in McDonough is $285,800, and the median gross rent is $1,576/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is McDonough safe? What is the crime rate?
McDonough Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 314 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does McDonough face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Henry County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in McDonough?
McDonough has 19 public schools (10 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in McDonough?
Public registry data lists 12 registered sex offenders in or near McDonough. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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