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McSwain, CA
Census-designated place in Merced County, California.
Population
5,783
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
960
ZIP codes
0
McSwain and its ZIP codes
McSwain at a glance
- McSwain is about 3.8 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $139,131 a year, 40% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $690,100 (6% below California) and median rent is $1,516 a month.
Local data for McSwain, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McSwain, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$139,131
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$690,100
Median rent
$1,516/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
33.6%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,663), Portuguese Americans (763), Indian Americans (594).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Merced County. PPP loans are for McSwain.
Unemployment rate
8.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,826
85,663 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,481
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.37B
FY 2026, $4,888 per person
How people get to work
McSwain, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McSwain, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
689
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
3,886
5.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 37°F
12.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McSwain, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near McSwain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AtwaterCity | 2.5 mi | 6.6 |
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2 |
| WintonCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3 |
| MercedCity | 5.3 mi | 23.2 |
| CresseyCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Bear CreekCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| LivingstonCity | 9.3 mi | 3.7 |
| University of California-MercedCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| TuttleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| BallicoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| El NidoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| DelhiCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| PlanadaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| StevinsonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Hilmar-IrwinCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| SnellingCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McSwain, CA in?
- McSwain is in Merced County, California.
- What is the population of McSwain, CA?
- About 5,783 people live in McSwain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McSwain?
- Nearby places include Atwater (2.5 mi), Franklin (2.7 mi), Winton (4.8 mi), Merced (5.3 mi), Cressey (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023