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McLain

Mississippi · 441 residents · 3.391 sq mi
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McLain has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,059. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 162 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $85,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
441
−27%since 2000
from 603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+23%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2464155847529211990201020202024McLain
2024416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,059
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,502
+51%since 2000
from $10,272 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade25.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,700
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
27.5%
−59.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+33%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(381)
Black35%(211)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.1%(356)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(319)
Black26.1%(115)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(13)
Diversity Score53.8%(237)
Diversity Score
54
−9%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
1.4%
−60.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.8%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McLain, Mississippi?

McLain, Mississippi has about 441 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McLain, Mississippi?

The typical household in McLain, Mississippi earns about $42,059 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McLain, Mississippi expensive?

In McLain, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $85,700.

How educated are people in McLain, Mississippi?

About 1.0% of adults age 25 and over in McLain, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McLain, Mississippi?

About 11.3% of people in McLain, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has McLain, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, McLain, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 97 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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