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MacArthur

West Virginia · 1,500 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 $21,308. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,400. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,500
−11%since 2000
from 1,693 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
516 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+8%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024MacArthur
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,308
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,607 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,174
−17%since 2000
from $17,150 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−42.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+101%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,455)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.7%(25)
Diversity Score7.5%(112)
Diversity Score
7
+154%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+9%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in MacArthur, West Virginia?

MacArthur, West Virginia has about 1,500 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in MacArthur, West Virginia earns about $21,308 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 $80,400, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in MacArthur, West Virginia?

About 5.7% 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 21.2% 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 63 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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