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Mcbain, MI


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McBain, Michigan

McBain, Michigan, in Missaukee county, is 82 miles NW of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 156 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 584.

The People and Families of McBain

In McBain, about 60% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in McBain live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. McBain benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McBain had a median family income of $43,594.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in McBain ($300). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

McBain Housing

About 64% of housing units in McBain are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in McBain are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Michigan.

Commuting

In McBain, 83% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in McBain than in most places of its size.

High Points

Mcbain strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Mcbain Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Mcbain Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Mcbain Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Mcbain Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Mcbain Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Mcbain Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of McBain, MI

Comparing Mcbain to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men75
Racial Diversity65
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work75
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built45
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