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McCarr

Kentucky · 158 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 $31,274. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $33,100. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
+90%since 2019
from 83 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
645 / sq mi
+90%since 2019
from 339 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
−12%since 2019
from 50.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
65119174229283201020202024McCarr
2024265
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,274
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,516
−56%since 2019
from $30,722 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−43.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing80%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing80%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,100
−66%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $96,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
87.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
12.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(154)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(10)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
59.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2019
from 71.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+48.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 36.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.7%
−59.0 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
Female
59.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCarr, Kentucky?

McCarr, Kentucky has about 158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McCarr, Kentucky?

The typical household in McCarr, Kentucky earns about $31,274 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCarr, Kentucky expensive?

In McCarr, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $33,100.

How educated are people in McCarr, Kentucky?

About 7.2% 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 3.6% 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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