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McFarlan

North Carolina · 96 residents (2025 est.) · 0.92 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,000. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 77.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
164
+84%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
178 / sq mi
+84%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+3%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:96 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
411131852573291990201020202024McFarlan
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$12,678
−27%since 2000
from $17,295 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
77.4%
+63.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.556
+51%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing57.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction57.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
26.7%
−62.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
73.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(84)
Black5.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.5%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino83.5%(137)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.4%(56)
Diversity Score
34
+159%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
47.7%
−40.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
−17%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.6%
−65.7 ptssince 2009
from 94.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
57.1%
+51.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
36.4%
+36.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
Female
39.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
Foreign born
40.2%
+35.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.1%
−32.3 ptssince 2013
from 66.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2017
from 64.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
17.1%
−57.4 ptssince 2016
from 74.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
82.9%
+57.4 ptssince 2016
from 25.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McFarlan, North Carolina?

McFarlan, North Carolina has about 164 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is McFarlan, North Carolina expensive?

In McFarlan, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $115,000.

How educated are people in McFarlan, North Carolina?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in McFarlan, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McFarlan, North Carolina?

About 77.4% of people in McFarlan, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has McFarlan, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, McFarlan, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 86 residents, a change of about 110 percent over that period.

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

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