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McFarlan

North Carolina · 94 residents · 0.92 sq mi
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McFarlan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $75,000. With a median age of 45.5, 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 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
94
+6%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+6%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
411131852573291990201020202024McFarlan
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,313
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$24,902
+44%since 2000
from $17,295 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.2%(27)
Diversity Score
29
+120%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 66.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McFarlan, North Carolina?

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

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

The typical household in McFarlan, North Carolina earns about $50,313 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 $75,000.

How educated are people in McFarlan, North Carolina?

About 17.9% 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 4.3% 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 16 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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