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McLain, MS
Town in Greene County, Mississippi.
Population
416
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
123
ZIP codes
0
McLain and its ZIP codes
McLain at a glance
- McLain is 95% denser than Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for McLain, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for McLain.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, -1.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,863
1,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$69.8M
FY 2026, $5,159 per person
Environment and hazard risk
McLain, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
200
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 36°F
63.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McLain, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near McLain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeafCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| BeaumontTown | 7.4 mi | 3.4 |
| New AugustaTown | 14 mi | 5.1 |
| LeakesvilleTown | 16 mi | 6.3 |
| BenndaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| LucedaleCity | 18 mi | 6.4 |
| RichtonTown | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| BondCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.5 |
| WigginsCity | 25 mi | 10.7 |
| RunnelstownCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.9 |
| AgricolaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.5 |
| OvettCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.7 |
| Vinegar Bend, ALCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 9.5 |
| Fruitdale, ALCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McLain, MS in?
- McLain is in Greene County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of McLain, MS?
- About 416 people live in McLain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McLain?
- Nearby places include Leaf (5.2 mi), Beaumont (7.4 mi), New Augusta (14 mi), Leakesville (16 mi), Benndale (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023