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McCleary

Washington · 1,653 residents · 2.05 sq mi
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McCleary has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,408. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $156,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,653
+14%since 2000
from 1,454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
806 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 709 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
−2%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024McCleary
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,408
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,769 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,562
+37%since 2000
from $14,249 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,354)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(32)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(99)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,527)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(39)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other3%(50)
Diversity Score16.7%(276)
Diversity Score
17
+145%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+102%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.4%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCleary, Washington?

McCleary, Washington has about 1,653 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McCleary, Washington?

The typical household in McCleary, Washington earns about $44,408 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCleary, Washington expensive?

In McCleary, Washington, the median home is worth about $156,900, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in McCleary, Washington?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in McCleary, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCleary, Washington?

About 17.8% of people in McCleary, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCleary, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, McCleary, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 436 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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