Locust Grove, GA is a small town located in Henry County. The population of Locust Grove is 8,816 people with a population density of 816 people per square mile. While it pales in comparison to the US Population of 329,725,481 and its population density of 93 people per square mile, Locust Grove has a lot to offer.
The downtown area offers unique shops and restaurants like Main Street Market and Maple Street Biscuit Company. For year-round outdoor activities, the town has two parks: Locust Grove Nature Park and Luella City Park. There are also several local organizations including the American Legion Post #127 and Lions Club International. One popular local sporting event is The Bass Fishing Tournament which takes place every April at Lake Jackson. Overall, Locust Grove is an excellent place to live with lots of great amenities for both locals and visitors alike.
The population in Locust Grove is 8,816. There are 791 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Locust Grove is 36.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Locust Grove is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Locust Grove
- 41.7% are married
- 8.7% are divorced
- 32.9% are married with children
- 26.1% have children, but are single
Race in Locust Grove
- 45.9% are White
- 44.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 1.0% claim Other
- 7.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander