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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

McDonald

North Carolina · 74 residents · 0.255 sq mi
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McDonald has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,313. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,500. With a median age of 38.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

74
−38%vs 2000
vs 119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
290 / sq mi
−38%vs 2000
vs 467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.1
+5%vs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6983981121261990201020202024McDonald
2024106
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,313
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,083 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,767
−50%vs 2000
vs $15,396 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.2%
+12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$375
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $525 in 2000
US average: $450
96.6%
+19.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.5% in 2000
3.4% rent
1.9
+22%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(43)
Black10.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.3%(56)
1990
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(35)
Black12.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other40.5%(30)
Diversity Score86.2%(64)
86
+82%vs 2000
vs 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.6%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in McDonald, North Carolina?

McDonald, North Carolina has about 74 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in McDonald, North Carolina?

The typical household in McDonald, North Carolina earns about $20,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McDonald, North Carolina expensive?

In McDonald, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $39,500, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in McDonald, North Carolina?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in McDonald, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McDonald, North Carolina?

About 12.2% of people in McDonald, North Carolina 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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