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McCarthy

Alaska · 3 residents · 149.475 sq mi
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Population has fallen 93% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 66.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3
−93%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
0 / sq mi
−93%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
−25%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
037731101461990201020202024McCarthy
20243
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$68,233
+325%since 2000
from $16,045 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Poverty rate
66.7%
+51.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade66.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing33.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Vacancy rate
100.0%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.3%(1)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(1)
Asian33.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score83.3%(3)
Diversity Score
83
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
66.7%
+66.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
+30.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
Female
33.3%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
Foreign born
66.7%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−53.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2012
from 5.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2013
from 14.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
English only at home
33.3%
−66.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCarthy, Alaska?

McCarthy, Alaska has about 3 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in McCarthy, Alaska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in McCarthy, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCarthy, Alaska?

About 66.7% of people in McCarthy, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCarthy, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, McCarthy, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -88 percent over that period.

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