McBride, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, McBride, Michigan had a total population of 195, the 688th largest village in Michigan, with a median household income of $59,821, which is 18% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 21.0%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x.
McBride Quick Facts
How McBride Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 220 | 195 | No clear change (-11.4%) |
| Median household income | $33,331 | $59,821 | +79.5% |
| Median home value¹ | $88,242 | $117,700 | No clear change (+33.4%) |
How McBride Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 91.8%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 0.0%
- Asian: 0.5%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 14.3%
- HS Diploma: 56.4%
- Some College: 3.6%
- Associate's: 12.9%
- Bachelor's: 6.4%
- Graduate+: 6.4%
McBride Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Montcalm County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 8,995 | $63,285 | 11.5% | $184,200 |
| Howard City | 1,636 | $54,688 | 23.9% | $151,200 |
| Edmore | 1,514 | $54,063 | 32.2% | $105,500 |
| Stanton | 1,285 | $48,750 | 31.2% | $114,900 |
| Carson City | 1,233 | $44,375 | 15.8% | $123,600 |
| Crystal | 1,114 | $41,806 | 12.6% | $197,300 |
| Lakeview | 1,030 | $33,631 | 30.4% | $165,500 |
| Sheridan | 746 | $59,063 | 5.2% | $165,700 |
| Trufant | 572 | $93,750 | 4.2% | $123,600 |
| Pierson | 119 | $41,875 | 27.4% | $100,000 |
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A note before these figures: with a population of 195, McBride's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
McBride is a small community located in Michigan, within Montcalm County. The total population is 195. It ranks as the 688th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in McBride is 47.1 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 13.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in McBride is $59,821. This is 18% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.0%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in McBride, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $117,700. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, McBride is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
McBride has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.
Education
12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for McBride, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of McBride, Michigan?
McBride, Michigan has a population of 195 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in McBride, MI?
The median household income in McBride is $59,821, which is 26% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in McBride, MI?
The poverty rate in McBride is 21.0%. This means approximately 41 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of McBride, Michigan?
McBride's population is 91.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.
What is the median home value in McBride, MI?
The median home value in McBride is $117,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.0x.
How educated is McBride, Michigan?
12.9% of adults (25+) in McBride hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.