McSwain, California facts for kids
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McSwain, California
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 McSwain, California
Location in California
McSwain, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Merced |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.027 sq mi (15.609 km2) |
| • Land | 6.027 sq mi (15.609 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
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| • Total | 4,480 |
| • Density | 743.3/sq mi (287.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
95301 (Atwater)
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| GNIS feature ID | 2583069 |
McSwain is a small community in Merced County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it is not an official city or town.
McSwain is located about 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 4,480 people lived there. This number was a bit higher than the 4,171 people counted in 2010.
Where is McSwain Located?
McSwain is in the middle part of Merced County. The city of Atwater is right next to McSwain on its northern side.
A major road, California State Route 99, runs along the northern edge of McSwain. Merced, which is the main city of the county, is about 5 miles (8 km) to the east. You can get there using California State Route 140. This same road also goes west for about 25 miles (40 km) to a town called Gustine.
The United States Census Bureau says that McSwain covers an area of about 6.0 square miles (15.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in McSwain?
In 2010, the population of McSwain was 4,171 people. Most of the people living in McSwain lived in family homes.
About 27.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in McSwain was about 40.5 years old.
Most homes in McSwain were owned by the people living in them. About 89.7% of homes were owner-occupied, while 10.3% were rented.
See also
In Spanish: McSwain para niños
