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McLain

Mississippi · 313 residents · 3.391 sq mi
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McLain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,250. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 290 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $57,800. Households here earn about 46% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
313
−48%since 2000
from 603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+28%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2464155847529211990201020202024McLain
2024416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,250
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,854
+25%since 2000
from $10,272 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Information1.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
13.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(192)
Black33.2%(104)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other3%(9)
Diversity Score63.8%(200)
Diversity Score
64
+8%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
−5%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
22.7%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
77.3%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McLain, Mississippi?

McLain, Mississippi has about 313 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McLain, Mississippi?

The typical household in McLain, Mississippi earns about $25,250 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 $57,800, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in McLain, Mississippi?

About 8.7% 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 12.4% 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 225 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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

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