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 $239,564 with a poverty rate of 10.69%. The median age in McSwain is 36.4 years: 27.7 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McSwain was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,465 | 62.37% |
| Asian | 821 | 14.78% |
| Two or more races | 591 | 10.64% |
| Other race | 522 | 9.4% |
| Native American | 80 | 1.44% |
| Black or African American | 77 | 1.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,633 | 3.39 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 1,040 | 3.89 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Non Family | 272 | 1.35 | 57 | 43 |
| Female | 212 | 3.17 | 18.4 | 81.6 |
| Male | 109 | 4.23 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
3.78
Average Family Size
3.39
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 4.17% |
| Associates Degree | 190 | 5.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 734 | 21.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 640 | 18.68% |
| High School Graduate | 927 | 27.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 239 | 6.98% |
| Some College | 553 | 16.14% |
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 | 2,093 | 2,016 | 881 |
| Hispanic | 750 | 491 | 135 |
| Asian | 445 | 408 | 302 |
| 2+ Races | 341 | 256 | 77 |
| Other Race | 281 | 154 | 62 |
| Native American | 80 | 80 | 6 |
| Black | 53 | 53 | 0 |
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 67.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,870 | $115,658 | $69,621 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,650 | $104,044 | $109,975 |
| High School Graduate | $51,958 | $50,633 | $64,840 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,833 | $0 | $46,366 |
| Overall | $65,850 | $57,558 | $77,754 |
| Some College | $57,309 | $58,256 | $41,417 |
$65,850
Average Earnings
$57,558
Average Male
$77,754
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.86% of McSwain residents speak only English, while 26.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 821 | 421 | 51.28% |
| Hispanic | 1,263 | 77 | 6.1% |
| White | 3,247 | 60 | 1.85% |
| Other | 522 | 36 | 6.9% |
| Multiple | 591 | 33 | 5.58% |
10.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.02%
Male Poverty Rate
9.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McSwain is Asian, with 51.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McSwain is White, with 1.85% 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 3.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.95% |
| High School | 2.27% |
| Some College | 1.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.11% |
| Female Employed | 1.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $144,609 | $271,051 |
| Households | $140,173 | $239,564 |
| Married Families | $196,932 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,444 | $80,328 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.9%
Male Marriage Rate
58.0%
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
202
Number of Veterans
192
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 137 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 105 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 200 | 8.46% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 2.09% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
73.11%
Born in McSwain
84.72%
Native Born
15.28%
Foreign Born
2.74%
Non Citizen
12.54%
Naturalized
84.72% of McSwain residents were born in the United States, with 73.11% having been born in California. 2.74% 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% |