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McBride

Michigan · 225 residents (2025 est.) · 0.388 sq mi
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McBride has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,821. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,700. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
−16%since 2000
from 232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
503 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
+37%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:225 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
781351922483051990201020202024McBride
2024195
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,821
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,568 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,172
+96%since 2000
from $13,376 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
−17%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.3%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+21%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other7.7%(15)
Diversity Score18.9%(37)
Diversity Score
19
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+38.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2011
from 37.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.4%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2012
from 29.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.8%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 60.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McBride, Michigan?

McBride, Michigan has about 195 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McBride, Michigan?

The typical household in McBride, Michigan earns about $59,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McBride, Michigan expensive?

In McBride, Michigan, the median home is worth about $117,700.

How educated are people in McBride, Michigan?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in McBride, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McBride, Michigan?

About 21.0% of people in McBride, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has McBride, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, McBride, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 91 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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