McNary, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 919, McNary's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

McNary is a small community located in Arizona, within Navajo County. The total population is 919. It ranks as the 215th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in McNary is 26.5 years. This is 32% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 30.4% of the population under 18, McNary has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McNary is $57,000. This is 29% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 37.4%. This is 199% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 17.2%. This is 237% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $69,200. Housing costs are 82% lower than the state median of $394,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, McNary is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 47.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

McNary is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 1.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 52.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 31.4%.

Education

7.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for McNary, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.