Henry County is in the Metro Atlanta travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is McDonough, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 259,315 residents in 2024, up from 240,705 in 2020. It covers about 319 square miles of land and was created in 1821.
- County seatMcDonough
- Population (2024 estimate)259,315
- Land area319 square miles
- Created1821
- Travel regionMetro Atlanta
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Cities and Towns in Henry County
Henry County has 4 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge | 35,893 | |
| McDonough (county seat) | 32,803 | |
| Locust Grove | 11,749 | |
| Hampton | 9,201 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Heron Bay.
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- Interstates: I-75, I-675
- U.S. highways: US 19, US 23, US 41
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 3, SR 20, SR 42, SR 81, SR 138, SR 155
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Talmadge, Clayton County Reservoir, Lake Dow, South River, Towaliga River, Tussahaw Creek, Indian Creek, Wolf Creek and Mackey Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Henry County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Henry County borders Butts County, Clayton County, DeKalb County, Newton County, Rockdale County and Spalding County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Henry County, Georgia?
McDonough is the county seat of Henry County.
What cities are in Henry County, Georgia?
Henry County has 4 incorporated cities and towns: Stockbridge, McDonough, Locust Grove and Hampton.
What counties border Henry County?
Henry County borders Butts County, Clayton County, DeKalb County, Newton County, Rockdale County and Spalding County.
Is there a printable map of Henry County?
Yes. The Henry County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Henry County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 259,315 people lived in Henry County on July 1, 2024, up from 240,705 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)