Living in McCarr, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCarr · Census data 2020–2024
McCarr has 265 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $37,043 (42% lower than the Kentucky median).
McCarr is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McCarr at a glance
- Population
- 265
- Median age
- 35.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $37,043State: $63,726
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.8%
Is McCarr a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 13.6%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Kentucky median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
McCarr median household income
The median household income in McCarr is $37,043 and the income per person is $13,180. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in McCarr: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 87
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 3.05
McCarr demographics
- Population
- 265
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 40%
- 65 and older
- 5.3%
- Households
- 87
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCarr ›
Education in McCarr
3.8% of adults 25 and older in McCarr have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McCarr
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
McCarr vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCarr | 265 | $37,043 | — | — |
| Matewan | 505 | $16,105 | $112,100 | $355 |
| Delbarton | 333 | $40,750 | $85,000 | — |
| Williamson | 2,919 | $21,875 | $89,600 | $489 |
| South Williamson | 472 | $56,484 | $169,800 | $723 |
| Sarah Ann | 473 | $99,115 | $87,700 | — |
| Omar | 188 | $64,390 | — | — |
| Holden | 670 | $102,589 | $112,400 | — |
| Gilbert Creek | 1,061 | $82,632 | $119,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in McCarr, KY?
The median household income in McCarr is $37,043, 42% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is McCarr, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 13.6%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Kentucky median.
What is the median age in McCarr?
The median age in McCarr is 35.4 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
What is the unemployment rate in McCarr?
The unemployment rate in McCarr is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McCarr?
3.8% of adults in McCarr 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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