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McDonough, GA

McDonough is a city in Henry County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Its population was 22,084 at the 2010 census, up from 8,493 in 2000. The city is the county seat of Henry County. The unincorporated communities of Blacksville, Flippen, Kelleytown, and Ola are located near McDonough, and addresses in those communities have McDonough ZIP Codes.

The town was named for naval officer Commodore Thomas Macdonough and was founded in 1823 around a traditional town square design. The buildings surrounding the square are intact, although there are some vacancies. The county courthouse and historic jail building are on the north side near the Welcome Center in a historically maintained Standard Oil service station, built in 1920. The station also houses the Main Street Program Office.

One block east of the square, the town's original cotton warehouse has been replaced with the Henry County Judicial Center. In the same area, the Henry County Courthouse Annex has an original oil on canvas "Cotton Gin" (41⁄2 by 11 feet) by artist Jean Charlot. He painted this oil in 1942 for the town post office. His works can be found all over the world in everything from children's books to large murals.

The town was a relay station on the New York City to New Orleans stagecoach line and was connected by other stage lines with Fayetteville and Decatur, and with Macon by way of Jackson.

McDonough is in central Henry County, 28 miles (45 km) southeast of downtown Atlanta. U.S. Route 23 passes through the center of the city, leading northwest 9 miles (14 km) to Stockbridge and south 7 miles (11 km) to Locust Grove. Interstate 75 passes through the southwestern arm of the city, with access from Exits 216, 218, and 221. I-75 leads northwest to Atlanta and southeast 56 miles (90 km) to Macon.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.9 square miles (33.4 km²), of which 12.7 square miles (32.9 km²) are land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²), or 1.50%, is water.

Health and wellness are paramount in McDonough, and the city offers an array of facilities and initiatives to support a healthy lifestyle. McDonough is committed to providing quality healthcare services to its residents. Piedmont Urgent Care and Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center are healthcare institutions that will help ensure that the community has access to state-of-the-art medical facilities. The Fitness 1440 provides a comprehensive range of fitness classes, sports activities, and wellness programs for residents. Begin your wellness journey at Southern Belle Farm, where you can enjoy outdoor activities and fresh air on this 330-acre working farm. For fitness enthusiasts, Orangetheory Fitness McDonough provides high-intensity interval training classes that boost cardiovascular health. Planet Fitness McDonough is another excellent option, offering a range of equipment and group classes. For family-friendly activities, Sky Zone Trampoline Park combines fun and exercise with its indoor trampolines.

Top sites in McDonough, GA are Heritage Park,  C.O. Polk Interactive Museum, and The Henry Players.

Population: 32,138 (2023). ZIP codes: 30252–30253. Area codes: 678, 470. Elevation: 896 ft (273 m). Area: 13.01 sq mi (33.71 km²).

FAQs

Is McDonough, GA expensive?

Mcdonough is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro metro area, which is ranked 131 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Mcdonough is estimated to be 94.6% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. Note that your household composition (single or married, number of kids) and home ownership status (renting vs. owning) might affect your monthly expenses.

What are the race demographics of McDonough, GA?

McDonough is a city located in Henry County and Rockdale County Georgia. McDonough has a 2024 population of 31,348. It is also the county seat of Henry County. McDonough is currently growing at a rate of 1.63% annually and its population has increased by 6.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,332 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McDonough was: Black or African American: 72.53%, White: 16.02%, Two or more races: 7.97%, Asian: 1.85%, Other race: 1.55%, Native American: 0.08%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%.

Is McDonough, GA a good place to live?

McDonough is in Henry County. Living in McDonough offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In McDonough, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in McDonough and residents tend to be liberal.

Sources

City of McDonough

Wikipedia

Fly Homes

World Population Review

Niche

Heritage Park

C.O. Polk Interactive Museum

The Henry Players

Piedmont Urgent Care

Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center

Fitness 1440

Southern Belle Farm

Orangetheory Fitness McDonough

Planet Fitness McDonough

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

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