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McCrory

Arkansas · 1,729 residents · 2.368 sq mi
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McCrory has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,329. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,800. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,729
−7%since 2000
from 1,850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
730 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 781 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+2%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024McCrory
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,329
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,525
−5%since 2000
from $15,351 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$384
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
44.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(1,398)
Black16.8%(290)
Hispanic / Latino1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(38)
Diversity Score41.2%(712)
Diversity Score
41
+1%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
57.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCrory, Arkansas?

McCrory, Arkansas has about 1,729 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McCrory, Arkansas?

The typical household in McCrory, Arkansas earns about $25,329 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 $53,800, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in McCrory, Arkansas?

About 8.6% 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 27.6% 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 242 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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