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McSwain

California · 5,783 residents · 6.027 sq mi
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McSwain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,131. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $690,100. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 40% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,783
+4%since 2023
from 5,556 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
960 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 922 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.8
−7%since 2023
from 36.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K201020202024McSwain
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$139,131
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $140,173 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,037
−10%since 2023
from $72,505 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.582
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.585 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$690,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $639,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,516
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,205 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 75.3% in 2023
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+9%since 2023
from 4.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(3,247)
Black1.4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(1,263)
Asian14.8%(821)
Other2.7%(148)
Diversity Score73%(4,056)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(2,878)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(1,818)
Asian15.2%(880)
Other3.6%(207)
Diversity Score78.6%(4,547)
Diversity Score
79
+8%since 2023
from 73 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+7%since 2023
from 21.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
Female
45.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
Foreign born
17.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McSwain, California?

McSwain, California has about 5,783 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McSwain, California?

The typical household in McSwain, California earns about $139,131 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McSwain, California expensive?

In McSwain, California, the median home is worth about $690,100, and the typical rent is about $1,516 a month.

How educated are people in McSwain, California?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in McSwain, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McSwain, California?

About 17.1% of people in McSwain, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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