McSwain is a CDP located in Merced County California. McSwain has a 2024 population of 5,187. McSwain is currently growing at a rate of 1.41% annually and its population has increased by 17.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,429 in 2020.
The average household income in McSwain is $215,274 with a poverty rate of 12.12%. The median age in McSwain is 38.1 years: 28 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McSwain was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,332 | 66.08% |
| Asian | 716 | 14.2% |
| Two or more races | 473 | 9.38% |
| Other race | 426 | 8.45% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,548 | 3.25 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Married | 924 | 3.67 | 97.1 | 2.9 |
| Non Family | 263 | 1.21 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Female | 184 | 3.18 | 28.3 | 71.7 |
| Male | 177 | 4.15 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
3.63
Average Family Size
3.25
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 149 | 4.72% |
| Associates Degree | 217 | 6.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 722 | 22.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 564 | 17.88% |
| High School Graduate | 827 | 26.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 202 | 6.4% |
| Some College | 474 | 15.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,090 | 2,004 | 866 |
| Hispanic | 563 | 343 | 121 |
| Asian | 359 | 324 | 240 |
| 2+ Races | 234 | 177 | 48 |
| Other Race | 218 | 94 | 56 |
| Black | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,294 | $110,893 | $66,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,404 | $120,096 | $105,368 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $60,078 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,070 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $62,267 | $56,875 | $65,167 |
| Some College | $55,579 | $0 | $0 |
$62,267
Average Earnings
$56,875
Average Male
$65,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.27% of McSwain residents speak only English, while 22.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 716 | 428 | 59.78% |
| Hispanic | 1,075 | 85 | 7.91% |
| White | 3,032 | 72 | 2.37% |
| Multiple | 473 | 48 | 10.15% |
| Other | 426 | 26 | 6.1% |
12.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.71%
Male Poverty Rate
11.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McSwain is Asian, with 59.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McSwain is White, with 2.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.12% |
| High School | 5.2% |
| Some College | 1.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.14% |
| Female Employed | 0.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $137,370 | $245,524 |
| Households | $122,235 | $215,274 |
| Married Families | $173,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,359 | $66,099 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
57.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
266
Number of Veterans
256
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 194 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 144 |
| 75+ | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 266 | 10.93% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 4.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.4%
Born in McSwain
87.13%
Native Born
12.87%
Foreign Born
3.07%
Non Citizen
9.8%
Naturalized
87.13% of McSwain residents were born in the United States, with 74.4% having been born in California. 3.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,187 | 72 | 1.41% |
| 2023 | 5,115 | 73 | 1.45% |
| 2022 | 5,042 | 436 | 9.47% |
| 2021 | 4,606 | 177 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4,429 | 30 | 0.68% |
| 2019 | 4,399 | 262 | 6.33% |
| 2018 | 4,137 | -226 | -5.18% |
| 2017 | 4,363 | -34 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 4,397 | -165 | -3.62% |
| 2015 | 4,562 | 31 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 4,531 | 84 | 1.89% |
| 2013 | 4,447 | 195 | 4.59% |
| 2012 | 4,252 | 211 | 5.22% |
| 2011 | 4,041 | -130 | -3.12% |
| 2010 | 4,171 | 0 | 0% |