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McArthur

California · 346 residents · 1.001 sq mi
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McArthur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,554. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,300. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 41.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
346
−5%since 2000
from 365 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
346 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.2
+53%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2042793554315062000201020202024McArthur
2024346
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,554
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,116 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,160
+95%since 2000
from $9,813 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.512 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance54.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical47.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services7.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
44.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+51.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+19%since 2000
from 5.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.2%(180)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other28.9%(100)
Diversity Score67.9%(235)
Diversity Score
68
+38%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+27.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+30.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
86.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.8%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
70.2%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 32.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+24.1 ptssince 2017
from 68.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2016
from 88.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2016
from 12.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McArthur, California?

McArthur, California has about 346 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McArthur, California?

The typical household in McArthur, California earns about $36,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McArthur, California expensive?

In McArthur, California, the median home is worth about $241,300.

How educated are people in McArthur, California?

About 35.6% of adults age 25 and over in McArthur, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McArthur, California?

About 41.0% of people in McArthur, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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