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McFarlan

North Carolina · 117 residents · 0.92 sq mi
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McFarlan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,750. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,500. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
117
+31%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
127 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
−6%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
411131852573291990201020202024McFarlan
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$13,618
−21%since 2000
from $17,295 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information32.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
from $0 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.4%
−68.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+52%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(67)
Black23.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score72%(84)
Diversity Score
72
+443%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+12%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.5%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McFarlan, North Carolina?

McFarlan, North Carolina has about 117 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McFarlan, North Carolina earns about $34,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McFarlan, North Carolina expensive?

In McFarlan, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $84,500, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in McFarlan, North Carolina?

About 15.5% 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 26.1% 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 39 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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