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McRae

Arkansas · 682 residents · 0.673 sq mi
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McRae has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,895. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,100. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
682
+3%since 2000
from 661 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,013 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+4%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5926637358068771990201020202024McRae
2024623
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,895
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,747
+26%since 2000
from $10,917 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
44.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(616)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(73)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(637)
Black1.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(10)
Diversity Score15.9%(108)
Diversity Score
16
+43%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
23.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.5%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McRae, Arkansas?

McRae, Arkansas has about 682 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McRae, Arkansas?

The typical household in McRae, Arkansas earns about $22,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McRae, Arkansas expensive?

In McRae, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $56,100, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in McRae, Arkansas?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in McRae, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McRae, Arkansas?

About 32.0% of people in McRae, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has McRae, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, McRae, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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