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McDonald

North Carolina · 94 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 $36,750. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,700. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94
−21%since 2000
from 119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
369 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+40%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6983981121261990201020202024McDonald
2024106
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,750
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,827
+55%since 2000
from $15,396 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
10.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+40%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(42)
Black8.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other56.8%(53)
Diversity Score71.3%(67)
Diversity Score
71
+51%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McDonald, North Carolina?

McDonald, North Carolina has about 94 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McDonald, North Carolina earns about $36,750 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 $81,700.

How educated are people in McDonald, North Carolina?

About 17.2% 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 24.3% of people in McDonald, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has McDonald, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, McDonald, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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