McDougal, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 116, McDougal'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

McDougal is a small community located in Arkansas, within Clay County. The total population is 116. It ranks as the 513th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in McDougal is 51.0 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. 25.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McDougal is $50,625. This is 17% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $81,400. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, McDougal is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in McDougal was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.1% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 63.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for McDougal, Arkansas 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 Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.