Living in McCarthy, Alaska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCarthy · Census data 2020–2024

McCarthy has 3 residents with a median age of 34.5. .

McCarthy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

McCarthy at a glance

Population
3
Median age
34.5State: 35.8
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is McCarthy a good place to live?

Cons: A poverty rate of 66.7%.

The weather is best in May to August.

Housing in McCarthy: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
40
Owner-occupied
—
Renter-occupied
—
Vacant
100%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1990

100% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that McCarthy has many vacation and second homes.

McCarthy demographics

Population
3
Median age
34.5
Under 18
0%
65 and older
0%
Households
0
Foreign-born
66.7%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White33.3%
Hispanic or Latino33.3%
Black0%
Asian33.3%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCarthy ›

Education in McCarthy

0% of adults 25 and older in McCarthy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

McCarthy0%
Alaska31.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in McCarthy

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.9%
Average commute
—State: 19 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
0%
Public transit
33.3%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
—

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Living in McCarthy: FAQ

Is McCarthy, AK a good place to live?

Minuses: a poverty rate of 66.7%.

What is the median age in McCarthy?

The median age in McCarthy is 34.5 years (Alaska: 35.8).

What is the unemployment rate in McCarthy?

The unemployment rate in McCarthy is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is McCarthy?

0% of adults in McCarthy have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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