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McNary

Louisiana · 201 residents · 1.842 sq mi
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McNary has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,167. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,100. With a median age of 46.8, 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 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
201
−5%since 2000
from 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+25%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1321682052422781990201020202024McNary
2024248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,167
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,959
+85%since 2000
from $12,420 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information51.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−29%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(180)
Black10%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.3%(56)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(146)
Black6.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino10%(20)
Asian4%(8)
Other2.4%(5)
Diversity Score50.3%(101)
Diversity Score
50
+91%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+42.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McNary, Louisiana?

McNary, Louisiana has about 201 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McNary, Louisiana?

The typical household in McNary, Louisiana earns about $49,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McNary, Louisiana expensive?

In McNary, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $103,100.

How educated are people in McNary, Louisiana?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in McNary, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McNary, Louisiana?

About 16.5% of people in McNary, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has McNary, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, McNary, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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