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McCrory

Arkansas · 1,440 residents (2025 est.) · 2.368 sq mi
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McCrory has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,516. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,850
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
781 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 781 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−8%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,440 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024McCrory
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,516
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,663
+48%since 2000
from $15,351 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+4%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services7.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(1,456)
Black18.9%(350)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.8%(755)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(1,378)
Black19.3%(357)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(52)
Diversity Score50.7%(939)
Diversity Score
51
+24%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.9%
+25.5 ptssince 2017
from 49.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCrory, Arkansas?

McCrory, Arkansas has about 1,850 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McCrory, Arkansas?

The typical household in McCrory, Arkansas earns about $43,516 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCrory, Arkansas expensive?

In McCrory, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $89,400, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in McCrory, Arkansas?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in McCrory, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCrory, Arkansas?

About 19.4% of people in McCrory, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCrory, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, McCrory, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 121 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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