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McRae, AR
City in White County, Arkansas.
Population
623
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
926
ZIP codes
0
McRae and its ZIP codes
McRae at a glance
- McRae is about 16 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,132, 42% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,400 (47% below Arkansas) and median rent is $668 a month.
Local data for McRae, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McRae, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,132
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$99,400
Median rent
$668/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
8.2%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (114), German Americans (45), Irish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White County. PPP loans are for McRae.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,487
26,591 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$525M
FY 2026, $6,835 per person
How people get to work
McRae, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.1%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McRae, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
852
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
137
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McRae, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near McRae
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarnerTown | 3.1 mi | 0.8 |
| BeebeCity | 5.1 mi | 10.1 |
| HigginsonTown | 8.3 mi | 1.3 |
| SearcyCity | 9.6 mi | 18.3 |
| GriffithvilleTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| FloydCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| WardCity | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| AustinCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| KensettCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| West PointTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| CabotCity | 14 mi | 20.8 |
| El PasoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| JudsoniaCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| LetonaTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Mount VernonTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| Des ArcCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McRae, AR in?
- McRae is in White County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of McRae, AR?
- About 623 people live in McRae, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McRae?
- Nearby places include Garner (3.1 mi), Beebe (5.1 mi), Higginson (8.3 mi), Searcy (9.6 mi), Griffithville (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023