McSwain, CA Demographics

A map of McSwain's Population by Race

McSwain, California has an estimated population of 5,783, a large increase from the 4,480 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.8% White, 31.4% Hispanic, 15.2% Asian, 1.8% Native American/Other, 1.8% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of McSwain, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

McSwain has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In McSwain, that probability was 59.0% in 2020 and 63.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

McSwain is ranked the 627th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). McSwain was ranked the 685th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

McSwain's White Population

2,878 residents of McSwain, or 49.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in McSwain is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. McSwain ranks 860th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McSwain's White population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. White residents' share of McSwain's population has decreased from 55.1% to 49.8%.

McSwain is more White than neighboring Atwater (26.1% White), Franklin CDP (Merced County) (13% White), Winton (12.4% White), and Merced (21.1% White). McSwain is less White than neighboring Cressey (58.5% White).

McSwain's Black Population

0 residents of McSwain, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in McSwain is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. McSwain ranks 685th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McSwain's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of McSwain's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

McSwain is less Black than neighboring Atwater (3% Black), Franklin CDP (Merced County) (6% Black), Winton (1.5% Black), and Merced (4.6% Black).

McSwain's Asian Population

880 residents of McSwain, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in McSwain is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. McSwain ranks 385th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McSwain's Asian population has grown by an estimated 181.2%. Asian residents' share of McSwain's population has increased from 7.0% to 15.2%.

McSwain is more Asian than neighboring Atwater (6.6% Asian), Winton (2.5% Asian), Merced (9.4% Asian), and Cressey (0% Asian). McSwain is less Asian than neighboring Franklin CDP (Merced County) (21.8% Asian).

McSwain's Hispanic Population

1,818 residents of McSwain, or 31.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in McSwain is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. McSwain ranks 611th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McSwain's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. Hispanic residents' share of McSwain's population has remained roughly unchanged at 31.4%.

McSwain is less Hispanic than neighboring Atwater (59.8% Hispanic), Franklin CDP (Merced County) (58% Hispanic), Winton (82.7% Hispanic), Merced (60.1% Hispanic), and Cressey (36.5% Hispanic).

McSwain's Native American/Other Population

105 residents of McSwain, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in McSwain is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. McSwain ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McSwain's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 156.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of McSwain's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.8%.

McSwain is more Native American/Other than neighboring Atwater (1.2% Native American/Other), Franklin CDP (Merced County) (0% Native American/Other), Winton (0.3% Native American/Other), and Merced (1.2% Native American/Other). McSwain is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cressey (2.3% Native American/Other).

McSwain's Multiracial Population

102 residents of McSwain, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in McSwain is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. McSwain ranks 890th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McSwain's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.2%. Multiracial residents' share of McSwain's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.8%.

McSwain is more Multiracial than neighboring Franklin CDP (Merced County) (1.2% Multiracial), and Winton (0.6% Multiracial). McSwain is less Multiracial than neighboring Atwater (3.2% Multiracial), Merced (3.6% Multiracial), and Cressey (2.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.