Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

McBain, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

706

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.6%576

Hispanic/Latino

8.9%63

Two or More

6.2%44

Other

1.4%10

Black

1.1%8

Asian

0.7%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%18

High School Diploma

47.6%239

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%41

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%74

Associate's Degree

5.8%29

Bachelor's Degree

7.6%38

Master's Degree

2%10

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

9.6%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$141,700

Median Renti

$298

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.1%174

Renter-Occupied

37.9%106

Total Units

288

Homeownership

62.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.6%15

$50K–$100K

14.9%26

$100K–$150K

28.2%49

$150K–$200K

33.9%59

$200K–$300K

11.5%20

$300K–$500K

1.1%2

$1M+

1.7%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.4%7

2000–2009

3.5%10

1990–1999

3.5%10

1980–1989

15.3%44

1970–1979

21.5%62

1960–1969

4.9%14

1950–1959

7.3%21

1940–1949

14.9%43

1939 or earlier

26.7%77

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.9%207

Electricity

11.8%33

Bottled/LP Gas

5%14

No Fuel

4.6%13

Fuel Oil

2.5%7

Other

2.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,083

Mean Household Incomei

$54,766

Per Capita Incomei

$23,810

Poverty Ratei

11.3%

Unemploymenti

9.1%

Labor Forcei

328

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10%28

$10K–$15K

10.4%29

$15K–$20K

6.4%18

$20K–$25K

9.3%26

$25K–$30K

6.1%17

$30K–$35K

1.4%4

$40K–$45K

4.6%13

$45K–$50K

4.3%12

$50K–$60K

7.5%21

$60K–$75K

7.5%21

$75K–$100K

19.6%55

$100K–$125K

4.3%12

$125K–$150K

5.4%15

$150K–$200K

2.5%7

$200K+

0.7%2

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

71%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

298

Avg. Commutei

18.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

298

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

23(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured