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Mclain, MS


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McLain, Mississippi

McLain, Mississippi, in Greene county, is 49 miles N of Biloxi, Mississippi (center to center) and 109 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town has a population of 603.

The People and Families of McLain

In McLain, about 48% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about McLain is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in McLain.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McLain had a median family income of $27,981.

McLain Housing

About 86% of housing units in McLain are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In McLain, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Mclain Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Mclain Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of McLain, MS

Comparing Mclain to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity98
Female Share of the Population96
Male Share of the Population25
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married15

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income14
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty14
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use53
Working at Home49
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
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