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McCrory

Arkansas · 1,583 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 $48,382. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,000. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,583
−14%since 2000
from 1,850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
668 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 781 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+11%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024McCrory
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,382
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,627
+47%since 2000
from $15,351 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
46.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(1,244)
Black14.3%(227)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0.5%(9)
Diversity Score36.6%(579)
Diversity Score
37
−10%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCrory, Arkansas?

McCrory, Arkansas has about 1,583 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McCrory, Arkansas?

The typical household in McCrory, Arkansas earns about $48,382 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 $84,000, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in McCrory, Arkansas?

About 15.9% 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 20.8% 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 388 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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