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MacArthur

West Virginia · 1,493 residents · 2.906 sq mi
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MacArthur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,650. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $160,800. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,493
−12%since 2000
from 1,693 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
514 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+11%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024MacArthur
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,650
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,607 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,281
+7%since 2000
from $17,150 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.4%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+3%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing12.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,800
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+141%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,656)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(1,492)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score0.2%(2)
Diversity Score
0
−94%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2011
from 37.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.3%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2017
from 71.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in MacArthur, West Virginia?

MacArthur, West Virginia has about 1,493 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in MacArthur, West Virginia?

The typical household in MacArthur, West Virginia earns about $35,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is MacArthur, West Virginia expensive?

In MacArthur, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $160,800.

How educated are people in MacArthur, West Virginia?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in MacArthur, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in MacArthur, West Virginia?

About 36.4% of people in MacArthur, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has MacArthur, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, MacArthur, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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