McBain, Michigan facts for kids
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McBain, Michigan
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N. Roland Street looking north toward M-66
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Location within Missaukee County and the state of Michigan
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 McBain, Michigan
Location in Michigan
McBain, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Missaukee |
| Settled | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1893 (village) 1907 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 637 |
| • Density | 505.96/sq mi (195.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
49657
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-49980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 631799 |
McBain is a small city located in Missaukee County, in the state of Michigan, USA. In 2020, about 637 people lived there. This makes McBain one of the smallest cities in Michigan.
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History of McBain
McBain started as a small settlement in 1887. It was built around a sawmill owned by John McBain. A sawmill is a place where logs are cut into lumber.
A train station opened in McBain on August 27, 1888. A post office, first called Owens, opened shortly after on September 10, 1888. The post office was renamed McBain a year later, on September 17, 1889.
McBain officially became a village in 1893. Later, in 1907, it became a city.
Geography and Location
McBain is found in the southwestern part of Missaukee County. It is surrounded by Riverside Township to the east and Richland Township to the west.
The city is about 10 miles (16 km) south of Lake City, which is the main town of the county. It is also about 13 miles (21 km) east-southeast of Cadillac.
The total area of McBain is about 1.26 square miles (3.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 709 | — | |
| 1910 | 546 | −23.0% | |
| 1920 | 547 | 0.2% | |
| 1930 | 463 | −15.4% | |
| 1940 | 489 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 506 | 3.5% | |
| 1960 | 551 | 8.9% | |
| 1970 | 520 | −5.6% | |
| 1980 | 519 | −0.2% | |
| 1990 | 692 | 33.3% | |
| 2000 | 584 | −15.6% | |
| 2010 | 656 | 12.3% | |
| 2020 | 637 | −2.9% | |
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McBain's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 656 people living in McBain. These people lived in 249 households, and 159 of these were families.
Most people in McBain were White (95.6%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.5% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (46.2%) were married couples. Some households (14.1%) were led by a female without a husband.
The average age of people in McBain was about 45.9 years old. About 22.1% of residents were under 18. About 28.7% were 65 years old or older.
Education in McBain
Students in McBain attend schools like McBain Rural Agricultural School and Northern Michigan Christian School. These schools serve the local community.
Notable People from McBain
- Dan Bazuin, a former defensive lineman for the Chicago Bears football team, grew up in McBain.
Climate in McBain
McBain has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
See also
In Spanish: McBain para niños
