Checked
McDonald, NC
Town in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Population
106
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
416
ZIP codes
0
McDonald and its ZIP codes
McDonald at a glance
- McDonald is 88% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for McDonald, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Robeson County. PPP loans are for McDonald.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,214
37,260 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,550
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $8,222 per person
Environment and hazard risk
McDonald, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
597
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
998
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McDonald, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.7%
U.S. 33.3% +14.4 pts
Diabetes
23.1%
U.S. 12.1% +11.0 pts
Smoking
24.7%
U.S. 12.8% +11.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near McDonald
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RaynhamTown | 1.7 mi | 0.1 |
| ElrodCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 5.3 |
| FairmontTown | 5.4 mi | 2.8 |
| RowlandTown | 6.7 mi | 1.1 |
| PembrokeTown | 8.6 mi | 3.2 |
| ProctorvilleTown | 9.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Hamer, SCCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5 |
| RaemonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| OrrumTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| LumbertonCity | 12 mi | 18.2 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| Little Rock, SCCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| MariettaTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Barker Ten MileCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Dillon, SCCity | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| Newtown, SCCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McDonald, NC in?
- McDonald is in Robeson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of McDonald, NC?
- About 106 people live in McDonald, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McDonald?
- Nearby places include Raynham (1.7 mi), Elrod (4.3 mi), Fairmont (5.4 mi), Rowland (6.7 mi), Pembroke (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023