Village · Ohio
McArthur, Ohio
McArthur, village, in Vinton County, Ohio. McArthur had 1,764 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,783 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,110 (±353). GEOID 3945696.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,764
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,783 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,110 ±353
Median household income
$49,439
±$14,973 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$187,200
±$36,180 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$554
±$124 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is McArthur and what county is it in?
McArthur is a village in Vinton County, Ohio. It covers 1.7 square miles of land, 1,057 residents per square mile in 2020.
McArthur lies entirely within Elk Township (Vinton County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in McArthur, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,764 people lived in McArthur on July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,783 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,110 (±353).
| Measure | McArthur | Vinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,110 ±353 | 12,630 | +657 |
| Households | 952 ±153 | 5,328 | +345 |
| Average household size | 2.22 ±0.18 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,056 ±180 | 5,935 | +348 |
McArthur's population since 2000
From 1,888 in 2000 to 1,764 in 2025: down 6.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for McArthur 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 McArthur?
The median resident of McArthur is 35.5 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 15.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 98.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 0.7%.
| Measure | McArthur | Vinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 ±4.7 | 44.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.9% ±4.9 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.2% ±5.4 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±4.8 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 98.8% ±1.6 pts | 95.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±1.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.0% ±5.9 pts | 22.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3% ±4.1 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5% ±4.8 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.3% ±6.3 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5% ±3.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.8% ±8.8 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
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 McArthur earn?
Half of McArthur's 952 households earn less than $49,439 a year (±$14,973), against $55,336 in Vinton County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $41,426 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | McArthur | Vinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,439 ±$14,973 | $55,336 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,771 ±$12,909 | $72,308 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,459 ±$4,874 | $29,951 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.7% ±8.0 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.1% ±18.1 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 34.7% ±10.3 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.8% ±8.7 pts | 83.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.5% ±8.9 pts | 80.1% | – |
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 McArthur?
Owners occupy 45.6% of McArthur's occupied homes and renters 54.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $187,200 by its owner (±$36,180). The median renter pays $554 a month including utilities, and 21.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | McArthur | Vinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $187,200 ±$36,180 | $150,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $554 ±$124 | $728 | −$165 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.2% ±10.9 pts | 33.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,199 ±$134 | $1,308 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45.6% ±10.5 pts | 75.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 54.4% ±10.5 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,056 ±180 | 5,935 | +348 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.9% ±6.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.2% ±10.3 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.8% ±8.5 pts | 28.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.1% ±3.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.9% ±6.9 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6% ±4.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
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 do people in McArthur work and get to work?
71.9% of McArthur's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes.
| Measure | McArthur | Vinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.9% ±8.3 pts | 52.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±4.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.9% ±13.0 pts | 83.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.8% ±6.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 5.3% ±4.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.0% ±7.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min ±5.6 | 35.8 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 McArthur?
No census tract lies mostly in McArthur; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9531Vinton County | 4,879 | $57,557 |
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 McArthur) · Census block assignment files
How does McArthur compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, McArthur is the 8,143rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 418th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
McArthur ranks 1,541st of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 418th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,129th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 548th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,541st | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 1,383rd | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 951st | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 1,435th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 73rd | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,039th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,504th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,699th | 1,732 |
| Travel time to work | 965th | 1,731 |
McArthur's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare McArthur 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 McArthur?
17 of the 57 figures for McArthur 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 McArthur 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 McArthur.