McLeansville, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 688, McLeansville'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

McLeansville is a small community located in North Carolina, within Guilford County. The total population is 688. It ranks as the 531st most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in McLeansville is 62.5 years. This is 60% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 6.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 28.6% 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 McLeansville is $27,161. This is 62% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 66% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.2%. This is 86% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. 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 6.9%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $207,400. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 93.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in McLeansville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.7%.

Education

25.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for McLeansville, North Carolina 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 North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.