McNary, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 248, 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 Louisiana, within Rapides Parish. The total population is 248. It ranks as the 426th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in McNary is 30.4 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 39.9% 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 $57,500. This is 5% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $127,700. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, McNary is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

McNary has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.3% vs 55.7%). The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 30.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

11.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for McNary, Louisiana 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 Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.