City

Mc Lain, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Greene County  ·  Mississippi

👥720Population
💰$42,404Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$128,300Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓21.6%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊14.3%Unemployment▲ 192% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 36.5% Female 63.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.9%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White87.9%
Hispanic7.6%
Black2.4%
Asian0.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
26%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
10%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty24.6% ▲ 146% above avg
College Grads21.6% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment14.3% ▲ 192% above avg
HS Graduate187 (45%)
Some College54 (13%)
Associates85 (20.4%)
Bachelors45 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree45 (10.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 45%Some College: 13%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 10.8%Edu
HS Grad45.0%
Some College13.0%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate10.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.8%Renter: 7.2%Tenure
Owner92.8%
Renter7.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,404 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$128,300 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$654/mo
Total Housing Units432
Vacant Units167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Mc Lain, MS

Mc Lain is a city in Mississippi, located in Greene County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 720 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Mc Lain is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,404 is below the national average. Approximately 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mc Lain is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $654 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mc Lain is less-educated. 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.92%).

Mc Lain, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Mc Lain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39456 720 $42,404 $128,300 $654 14.3% 21.6% 92.8%