30 Miles Away Communities within a 30-minute drive

McDonough, Georgia

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Costco

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Overview

Situated in McDonough, Georgia, Costco functions as a key wholesale club serving the broader regional population. The wholesale retail destination plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.

Population catchment

Approximately 384,695 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Costco, spread across 20 distinct incorporated communities. Stonecrest, with a population of 59,194, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 15% of the reachable population. Following Stonecrest, East Point adds 38,358 residents, while Redan contributes 31,749, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.

Regional dependence

Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Costco. With 6 of 20 communities registering populations under 10,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Stonecrest. Costco benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Georgia.

Geographic interpretation

Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Costco form a urban corridor. Multiple communities exceed 10,000 residents, creating a densely populated corridor with significant commercial and residential activity. Stonecrest dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a concentrated distribution. A median population of 15,121 among the catchment communities suggests that considerably smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Georgia.

Identifiers: city · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Stonecrest (city), GA59,194
2 East Point (city), GA38,358
3 Redan (CDP), GA31,749
4 McDonough (city), GA29,051
5 Stockbridge (city), GA28,973
6 Griffin (city), GA23,478
7 Candler-McAfee (CDP), GA22,468
8 Forest Park (city), GA19,932
9 Fayetteville (city), GA18,957
10 Riverdale (city), GA15,129
11 Belvedere Park (CDP), GA15,113
12 College Park (city), GA13,930
13 Panthersville (CDP), GA11,237
14 Lovejoy (city), GA10,122
15 Locust Grove (city), GA8,947
16 Irondale (CDP), GA8,740
17 Hampton (city), GA8,368
18 Gresham Park (CDP), GA7,700
19 Conley (CDP), GA6,680
20 Morrow (city), GA6,569

Target

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Overview

Located in the Georgia community of McDonough, Target is a major retail destination that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Target plays in the region.

Population catchment

The 30-minute driving radius around Target encompasses a combined population of approximately 305,862 residents across 20 incorporated communities. East Point leads as the most populous nearby community with 38,358 residents, representing roughly 13% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are McDonough with 29,051 residents and Stockbridge with 28,973, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Target. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.

Regional dependence

The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Target reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Georgia. Of the 20 nearby communities, 8 have populations below 10,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on East Point and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Target as a regional destination.

Geographic interpretation

From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Target can be characterized as urban. Several communities in the catchment surpass 10,000 people, pointing to a well-developed urban or suburban area with established infrastructure. The presence of East Point as the dominant population center creates a concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 12,583, indicating that most communities are considerably smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Target within the broader regional framework.

Identifiers: city · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 East Point (city), GA38,358
2 McDonough (city), GA29,051
3 Stockbridge (city), GA28,973
4 Griffin (city), GA23,478
5 Candler-McAfee (CDP), GA22,468
6 Forest Park (city), GA19,932
7 Fayetteville (city), GA18,957
8 Riverdale (city), GA15,129
9 Belvedere Park (CDP), GA15,113
10 College Park (city), GA13,930
11 Panthersville (CDP), GA11,237
12 Lovejoy (city), GA10,122
13 Locust Grove (city), GA8,947
14 Irondale (CDP), GA8,740
15 Hampton (city), GA8,368
16 Gresham Park (CDP), GA7,700
17 Conley (CDP), GA6,680
18 Morrow (city), GA6,569
19 Hapeville (city), GA6,553
20 Jackson (city), GA5,557