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McLean

New York · 410 residents · 0.232 sq mi
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McLean has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,962. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. At a median age of 19.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
410
+13%since 2023
from 363 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,767 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 1,565 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
19.9
−38%since 2023
from 31.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
28231735238742220202024McLean
2024410
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,962
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,045
−3%since 2023
from $23,746 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+22.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.256
+4%since 2023
from 0.245 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information35.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
61.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(363)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(410)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
−1%since 2023
from 12.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.7%
−18.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
33.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
Female
55.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McLean, New York?

McLean, New York has about 410 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McLean, New York?

The typical household in McLean, New York earns about $75,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in McLean, New York?

About 42.6% of adults age 25 and over in McLean, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McLean, New York?

About 8.3% of people in McLean, New York 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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