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McBain

Michigan · 656 residents · 1.259 sq mi
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McBain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $89,600. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
656
+12%since 2000
from 584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
521 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 464 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.9
+15%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5596317047778491990201020202024McBain
2024706
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,156 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,107
−6%since 2000
from $19,356 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$433
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+42%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(570)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(623)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(22)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(63)
Diversity Score
10
+107%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+7%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McBain, Michigan?

McBain, Michigan has about 656 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McBain, Michigan?

The typical household in McBain, Michigan earns about $31,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McBain, Michigan expensive?

In McBain, Michigan, the median home is worth about $89,600, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in McBain, Michigan?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in McBain, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McBain, Michigan?

About 22.4% of people in McBain, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has McBain, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, McBain, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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