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McCarr

Kentucky · 265 residents · 0.245 sq mi
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McCarr has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,043. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
265
+2%since 2023
from 260 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,082 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 1,061 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 35.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
65119174229283201020202024McCarr
2024265
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,043
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $37,043 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,180
−8%since 2023
from $14,344 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
−10%since 2023
from 0.332 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing47.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing47.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance20.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
3.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
Female
52.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCarr, Kentucky?

McCarr, Kentucky has about 265 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McCarr, Kentucky?

The typical household in McCarr, Kentucky earns about $37,043 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in McCarr, Kentucky?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in McCarr, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCarr, Kentucky?

About 13.6% of people in McCarr, Kentucky 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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