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McSwain

California · 4,480 residents · 6.027 sq mi
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McSwain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $510,900. Households here earn about 33% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,480
+2%since 2019
from 4,399 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
42.2
−3%since 2019
from 43.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K201020202024McSwain
20246K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.5%(203)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(318)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.9%(355)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.8%(350)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(223)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.7%(388)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.3%(552)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.9%(579)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.2%(727)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.8%(482)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845%(224)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(79)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $101,283 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,716
−2%since 2019
from $49,706 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 67.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$510,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $458,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $927 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 91.1% in 2019
11.8% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+8%since 2019
from 4.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic57%(2,509)
Black3.6%(157)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(1,069)
Asian11.7%(515)
Other3.4%(149)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(2,470)
Black1.1%(49)
Hispanic / Latino31.6%(1,414)
Asian7%(313)
Other4.6%(207)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican22.1%(980)
Peruvian0.3%(14)
Spaniard0.2%(10)
Cuban0.2%(7)
Asian origin
Asian Indian11%(485)
Laotian3.5%(156)
Hmong1.3%(56)
Filipino0.8%(35)
Vietnamese0.5%(22)
Ancestry
Portuguese13%(575)
German10%(441)
Irish7.4%(328)
Italian5.8%(255)
English5.6%(246)
Dutch3.2%(143)
American3.2%(140)
French2.8%(126)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(47)
Scottish0.9%(41)
Swedish0.9%(41)
Polish0.9%(38)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.7%(32)
Canadian0.6%(25)
Romanian0.5%(22)
Norwegian0.4%(18)
Armenian0.2%(11)
British0.2%(11)
Slovak0.2%(11)
West Indian0.2%(10)
Welsh0.2%(7)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Portuguese population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 36.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 89.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 19.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 85.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 61.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
Female
47.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
Foreign born
15.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.9%(859)
Married55.9%(1,233)
Widowed1.3%(29)
Divorced3.9%(85)
Women 15+
Never married24%(494)
Married61.4%(1,265)
Widowed8.8%(182)
Divorced5.8%(119)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McSwain, California?

McSwain, California has about 4,480 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McSwain, California?

The typical household in McSwain, California earns about $105,000 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 $510,900, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in McSwain, California?

About 33.0% 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 10.0% 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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