McBride, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

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.