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McArthur

Ohio · 1,764 residents (2025 est.) · 1.687 sq mi
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McArthur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,439. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $187,200. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,110
+12%since 2000
from 1,888 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,251 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+7%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,764 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024McArthur
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,439
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,393 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,459
+101%since 2000
from $14,623 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
−10%since 2010
from 0.526 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Information2.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,200
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
54.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.3%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+53%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,847)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(2,084)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(24)
Diversity Score3%(64)
Diversity Score
3
+127%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
6.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.6%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 69.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McArthur, Ohio?

McArthur, Ohio has about 2,110 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McArthur, Ohio?

The typical household in McArthur, Ohio earns about $49,439 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McArthur, Ohio expensive?

In McArthur, Ohio, the median home is worth about $187,200, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in McArthur, Ohio?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in McArthur, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McArthur, Ohio?

About 26.7% of people in McArthur, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has McArthur, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, McArthur, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 569 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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