Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

McDonald, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,065

Median Agei

38.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.3%1,906

Two or More

3.2%66

Black

2.6%53

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%24

Other

0.4%9

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%4

Asian

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%72

High School Diploma

29.3%432

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%90

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%216

Associate's Degree

11.8%174

Bachelor's Degree

15.5%228

Master's Degree

6.3%93

Professional Degree

0.4%6

Doctorate

1.4%20

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

23.6%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$165,100

Median Renti

$858

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.8%582

Renter-Occupied

41.2%407

Total Units

1,148

Homeownership

58.8%

Vacancy Rate

13.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.8%51

$50K–$100K

22.2%129

$100K–$150K

11.5%67

$150K–$200K

24.2%141

$200K–$300K

25.8%150

$300K–$500K

6.9%40

$500K–$1M

0.7%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

135

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.7%8

2000–2009

4.4%50

1990–1999

0.8%9

1980–1989

3%34

1970–1979

3.7%42

1960–1969

5.5%63

1950–1959

12%138

1940–1949

8.4%97

1939 or earlier

61.6%707

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.3%774

Electricity

17.2%170

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%21

Fuel Oil

1.7%17

Wood

0.7%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,625

Mean Household Incomei

$77,546

Per Capita Incomei

$38,330

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

1,067

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%35

$10K–$15K

2%20

$15K–$20K

7.6%75

$20K–$25K

2.3%23

$25K–$30K

12%119

$30K–$35K

3.6%36

$35K–$40K

2.2%22

$40K–$45K

1.8%18

$45K–$50K

3.1%31

$50K–$60K

7.3%72

$60K–$75K

15%148

$75K–$100K

15.1%149

$100K–$125K

10%99

$125K–$150K

5.1%50

$150K–$200K

5.4%53

$200K+

3.9%39

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$428/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

202/PRAC46 homes96% occupied$428/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,625/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

70%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

30%

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2% of subsidized households are minority

2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

170.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,037

Avg. Commutei

26 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,037

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

111(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.8%Insured

6.2%Uninsured