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McArthur

Ohio · 1,783 residents · 1.687 sq mi
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McArthur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,569. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,500. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,783
−6%since 2000
from 1,888 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,057 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+15%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024McArthur
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,569
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,678
+48%since 2000
from $14,623 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
52.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+60%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,719)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(59)
Diversity Score9.9%(176)
Diversity Score
10
+638%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McArthur, Ohio?

McArthur, Ohio has about 1,783 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McArthur, Ohio?

The typical household in McArthur, Ohio earns about $32,569 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 $128,500, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in McArthur, Ohio?

About 13.2% 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 25.0% 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 242 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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