City · Arkansas
McCrory, Arkansas
McCrory, city, in Woodruff County, Arkansas. McCrory had 1,440 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 9.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,583 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,850 (±273). GEOID 0542500.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,440
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,583 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,850 ±273
Median household income
$43,516
±$8,047 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$89,400
±$30,617 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$560
±$75 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is McCrory and what county is it in?
McCrory is a city in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It covers 2.4 square miles of land, 668 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in McCrory, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,440 people lived in McCrory on July 1, 2025, down 9.4% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020 Census counted 1,583 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,850 (±273).
| Measure | McCrory | Woodruff County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,850 ±273 | 6,026 | no clear change |
| Households | 740 ±105 | 2,692 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.29 | 2.20 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 847 ±115 | 3,256 | no clear change |
McCrory's population since 2000
From 1,850 in 2000 to 1,440 in 2025: down 22.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for McCrory as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in McCrory?
The median resident of McCrory is 37.1 years old; 29.4% are under 18 and 22.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 19.3%.
| Measure | McCrory | Woodruff County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 ±3.5 | 45.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.4% ±4.8 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.4% ±4.3 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±4.6 pts | 51.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% ±5.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.5% ±7.1 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.3% ±6.0 pts | 24.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±2.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2% ±3.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±2.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 19.2% ±5.4 pts | 19.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7% ±3.8 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.5% ±5.9 pts | 83.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.3% ±5.0 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5% ±5.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.9% ±7.2 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in McCrory earn?
Half of McCrory's 740 households earn less than $43,516 a year (±$8,047), against $48,158 in Woodruff County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $53,989 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | McCrory | Woodruff County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,516 ±$8,047 | $48,158 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $51,806 ±$7,061 | $62,196 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,663 ±$3,440 | $29,057 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.4% ±6.1 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.5% ±11.3 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.5% ±7.6 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 82.4% ±6.4 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.9% ±7.4 pts | 71.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in McCrory?
Owners occupy 59.9% of McCrory's occupied homes and renters 40.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $89,400 by its owner (±$30,617). The median renter pays $560 a month including utilities, and 31.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | McCrory | Woodruff County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $89,400 ±$30,617 | $106,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $560 ±$75 | $613 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.7% ±14.3 pts | 34.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $886 ±$293 | $1,188 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.9% ±8.1 pts | 64.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.1% ±8.1 pts | 35.3% | – |
| Housing units | 847 ±115 | 3,256 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1% ±3.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9% ±7.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.3% ±9.1 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% ±5.7 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7% ±2.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5% ±3.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 17.6% ±6.2 pts | 14.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is McCrory building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in McCrory in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in McCrory work and get to work?
82.7% of McCrory's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.2 minutes.
| Measure | McCrory | Woodruff County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.6% ±6.9 pts | 54.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±3.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.7% ±8.1 pts | 82.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2% ±6.4 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.6% ±4.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.2 min ±3.4 | 22.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in McCrory?
No census tract lies mostly in McCrory; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4901Woodruff County | 3,889 | $39,353 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in McCrory) · Census block assignment files
How does McCrory compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, McCrory is the 8,881st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 161st-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
McCrory ranks 143rd of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 161st | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 175th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 105th | 197 |
| Median household income | 143rd | 194 |
| Per capita income | 160th | 197 |
| Median home value | 173rd | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 179th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 88th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 127th | 189 |
| Median age | 108th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 113th | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 162nd | 197 |
McCrory's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare McCrory with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for McCrory?
22 of the 57 figures for McCrory on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for McCrory are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in McCrory.