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Greene County

Population in July 2008: 595. Population change since 2000: -1.3%
 

Males: 272  (45.8%)
Females: 323  (54.2%)

Median resident age:  30.0 years
Mississippi median age:  33.8 years

Zip codes: 39456.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $24,133 (it was $20,000 in 2000)
McLain:  $24,133
Mississippi:  $36,338

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $12,801
McLain:  $12,801
Mississippi:  $19,365

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $45,926 (it was $30,600 in 2000)
McLain:  $45,926
Mississippi:  $96,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $61,302; Detached houses: $73,610; Townhouses or other attached units: $48,130; Mobile homes: $25,478; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $17,500

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Races in McLain:

  • White Non-Hispanic (63.2%)
  • Black (35.7%)
  • Hispanic (1.3%)

2008 cost of living index in McLain: 78.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (27.9%), English (6.0%), Irish (4.5%), Scotch-Irish (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 77 feet

Land area: 3.39 square miles.

Population density: 175 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in McLain

  • High school or higher: 66.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 19.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 37.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in McLain town

  • Never married: 32.4%
  • Now married: 48.7%
  • Separated: 3.8%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 6.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Mississippi:  1.4%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

McLain:  0.9% ($285)
Mississippi:  0.7% ($425)
McLain satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tanner-Williams, AL (46.5 miles , pop. 59,443).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: New Orleans, LA (107.5 miles , pop. 484,674).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (402.0 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Beaumont, MS (2.7 miles ), New Augusta, MS (3.8 miles ), Leakesville, MS (4.0 miles ), Richton, MS (4.3 miles ), Lucedale, MS (4.3 miles ), Wiggins, MS (5.0 miles ), Petal, MS (5.5 miles ), State Line, MS (5.6 miles ).

Latitude: 31.10 N, Longitude: 88.82 W

Area code: 601

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Population change in the 1990s: +64 (+11.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (17%)
  • Wood products (17%)
  • Transportation equipment (14%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Truck transportation (7%)
  • Paper (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (20%)
  • Food (8%)
  • Apparel (8%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)
  • Personal and laundry services (6%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (15%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (7%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Food processing workers (8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (5%)



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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 2 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.68
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in McLain, Mississippi

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McLain-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 133% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/27/1976, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.0 miles away from the McLain town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/20/1983, a category 3 tornado 15.3 miles away from the town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


McLain-area historical earthquake activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 94% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 91.9 miles away from McLain center
On 7/16/1993 at 10:54:32, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 52.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/26/1997 at 23:27:12, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 90.2 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1996 at 14:15:50, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.5 miles away from McLain center
On 3/22/2005 at 08:11:50, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/30/2003 at 02:28:03, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 77.2 miles away from McLain center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

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Hospitals/medical centers near McLain:
  • PERRY COUNTY GENERAL HOSP (about 18 miles; RICHTON, MS)
  • GEORGE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; LUCEDALE, MS)
  • STONE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; WIGGINS, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in McLain, MS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to McLain:
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI (about 29 miles; HATTIESBURG, MS; Full-time enrollment: 12,541)
  • MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 32 miles; PERKINSTON, MS; FT enrollment: 6,329)
  • JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 41 miles; ELLISVILLE, MS; FT enrollment: 4,072)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA (about 48 miles; MOBILE, AL; FT enrollment: 9,082)
  • PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; POPLARVILLE, MS; FT enrollment: 2,433)
  • BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 54 miles; MOBILE, AL; FT enrollment: 2,758)
  • JAMES H FAULKNER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 68 miles; BAY MINETTE, AL; FT enrollment: 2,050)
Public high school in McLain:
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Churches in McLain include: First Baptist Church of McLain (A), Mount Olive Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: McLain Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Spring Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.6 people
Mississippi:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  68.9%
Whole state:  71.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.8%
Whole state:  4.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  31.2%
Whole state:  19.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  7.3%
Whole state:  9.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in McLain, MS



McLain compared to Mississippi state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School


McLain travel time to work
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (52%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (40%)
  • Wood (4%)
  • Utility gas (3%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


Religion statistics for McLain

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)
Adherents54.9%16.7%12.1%5.1%2.9%
Congregations37.3%13.7%19.6%5.9%5.9%
NameInterstate and Foreign Landmark Missionary Baptist AssociationChurches of ChristNational Association of Free Will BaptistsPresbyterian Church (USA)Other religions
Adherents2.5%1.6%1.3%1.2%1.8%
Congregations3.9%3.9%2.0%2.0%5.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$235
Other Government Administration 1$1,687$20,2446$525
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$75
Police Protection - Officers 1$1,687$20,2440$0
Water Supply 0$0 1$200
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$310
Totals for Government 2$3,374$20,24410$1,345



5.42% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($25,831 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.42%
Mississippi average:  7.82%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from George County, MS  0.89% ($26,207 average AGI)
from Mobile County, AL  0.52% ($28,529)
from Forrest County, MS  0.46% ($25,133)


5.71% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,963 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.71%
Mississippi average:  8.35%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Mobile County, AL  0.67% ($30,636 average AGI)
to Forrest County, MS  0.61% ($27,800)
to George County, MS  0.58% ($28,211)


Strongest AM radio stations in McLain:
  • WRBE (1440 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LUCEDALE, MS; Owner: JDL CORPORATION)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WEEZ (890 AM; daytime; 10 kW; LAUREL, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WIGG (1420 AM; 5 kW; WIGGINS, MS; Owner: TRALYN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBHY (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: GOFORTH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WNTM (710 AM; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBKH (950 AM; 5 kW; HATTIESBURG, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN AIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDLT (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRHOPE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in McLain:
  • WXAB (96.9 FM; MCLAIN, MS; Owner: TRALYN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMAH-FM (90.3 FM; BILOXI, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WZKX (107.9 FM; BAY ST. LOUIS, MS; Owner: DOWDY & DOWDY PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNSL (100.3 FM; LAUREL, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZNF (95.3 FM; LUMBERTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WAOY (91.7 FM; GULFPORT, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WXRR (104.5 FM; HATTIESBURG, MS; Owner: BLAKENEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WUSW (103.7 FM; HATTIESBURG, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOSM (103.1 FM; OCEAN SPRINGS, MS; Owner: CHARLES H. COOPER)
  • WXHB (96.5 FM; RICHTON, MS; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTERS, L.L.C.)
  • WKNN-FM (99.1 FM; PASCAGOULA, MS; Owner: CHASE RADIO PROPERTIES, L.L.C.)
  • WMJY (93.7 FM; BILOXI, MS; Owner: CHASE RADIO PROPERTIES, L.L.C.)
  • WRBE-FM (106.9 FM; LUCEDALE, MS; Owner: JDL CORPORATION)
  • WZLD (106.3 FM; PETAL, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQUA (102.1 FM; CITRONELLE, AL; Owner: ABC, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around McLain:
  • WMAH-TV (Channel 19; BILOXI, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)
  • WLOX (Channel 13; BILOXI, MS; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WXXV-TV (Channel 25; GULFPORT, MS; Owner: MORRIS NETWORK OF MISSISSIPPI, INC.)
  • W26BR (Channel 26; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WRBM-LP (Channel 60; PRICHARD, AL; Owner: UPPER GULF COAST, L.L.C.)
  • WHLT (Channel 22; HATTIESBURG, MS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)


McLain fatal accident list:
Jan 10, 1992 01:50 AM, Magnolia, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • b b carter, 209 Turtle Lake Road (030436 / Mclain), Type: Tower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Overall height: 106.4 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1898 Leland Drive, Marietta, GA 30067, Phone: (678) 265-6770, Email:
  • Edward G Roach, 24390 Highway 98, Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 123.1 m
  • Dell Slone, 3.5 Miles East Of Mclain, Ms On Hwy 98, Type: Tower, Structure height: 115.9 m, Overall height: 122 m
    Registrant: Cellular South Real Estate, Inc., 1018 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ste 330, Ridgeland, MS 39157, Phone: (601) 974-7114, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • McLAIN, 24390 Highway 98, Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 123.1 m, Call Sign: WQJG957
    Assigned Frequencies : 6093.45 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/05/2008, Expiration Date: 09/05/2018, Certifier: James E Mcdonald
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 49
  • Hazardous Condition: 2

Incident types - McLain


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