McLean, Shelby County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for McLean, Ohio, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in McLean, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in McLean, Ohio. The estimated population of McLean, Ohio is 3,358 people, with a median age of 42.7.

We can look at the total population in McLean over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,358
+2%
+2.72%
2020
3,292
+0.43%
-
2019
3,278
+0.61%
-
2018
3,258
-0.34% -
2017
3,269
- -

Population of McLean, Ohio by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
98.8%
98.3%
+0.51%
Black/African American
0.4%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0.2%
0.7%
-71.43%
Asian
0.3%
0.3%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.2%
0.7%
-71.43%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of McLean, Ohio by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.7 -1.39% 42.4 -4.07% 42.9 -0.23%
2020 43.3 +1.64% 44.2 +2.55% 43 +1.65%
2019 42.6 +1.91% 43.1 +13.42% 42.3 -2.76%
2018 41.8 +3.21% 38 +3.54% 43.5 +3.82%
2017 40.5 - 36.7 - 41.9 -

The median age of McLean, Ohio gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 209 +22.16% 175 +64.91% 258 297
10 to 19 305 -32.72% 217 -1.97% 206 209
20 to 29 136 +41.82% 129 -4.79% 200 118
30 to 39 246 -51.75% 189 -8.05% 129 173
40 to 49 186 -7.98% 256 -44.08% 169 160
50 to 59 263 -11.67% 208 -0.71% 230 201
60 to 69 152 +89.2% 192 +24.07% 310 229
70+ 164 +17.46% 242 +16.3% 187 282

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of McLean, Ohio is $65,580.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for McLean.

  • Under 25
    $50,556.00
  • 25 to 44
    $98,304.00
  • 45 to 64
    $85,114.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,306.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in McLean, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in McLean, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of McLean, Ohio is currently $86,713.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.45% of households in McLean are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of McLean against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.14%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.41%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.05%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.57%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.45%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in McLean is $34,570.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of McLean by the total population of McLean.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in McLean, Ohio, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in McLean to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.46%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.43%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in McLean that are over the age of 16.

The total population of McLean over the age of 16 is 2,561.

Of those people, a total of 62.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in McLean is 61.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 173 28.30% 12.20%
20 to 24 years 149 97.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 169 92.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 110 100.00% 1.80%
35 to 44 years 381 96.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 334 91.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 237 72.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 230 71.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 449 23.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 329 5.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in McLean. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,552 62.40% 0.50%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 9 11.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,552 62.40% 0.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in McLean as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in McLean is 1,585, with median earnings of $49,349.00.

Women in McLean, Ohio earning approximately 69.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,585 $49,349.00
Male 894 $56,148.00
Female 691 $38,750.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 184 $67,500.00
Business and Financial 107 $77,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $60,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $71,563.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 33 $44,135.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 103 $65,078.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $51,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 75 $60,417.00
Healthcare Support 31 $17,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 51 $6,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 30 $10,833.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00
Sales 114 $27,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 269 $40,783.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 28 $34,318.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $56,750.00
Production 262 $52,826.00
Transportation and Material Moving 46 $65,179.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 105 $65,875.00 79 $78,281.00
Business and Financial 68 $86,250.00 39 $37,386.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $60,833.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 42 $71,250.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 33 $44,135.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 46 $65,625.00 57 $55,313.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00 19 $24,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $0.00 67 $57,813.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 31 $17,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $2,499.00 34 $15,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 20 $58,333.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 1 $0.00
Sales 57 $40,417.00 57 $19,196.00
Office and Administrative Support 87 $42,417.00 182 $35,333.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 28 $34,318.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $56,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 203 $54,511.00 59 $28,828.00
Transportation and Material Moving 42 $65,536.00 4 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,321 households in McLean, with an average household size of 2.54 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 958 families in McLean with an average family size of 3.08 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 845 25 88 363
Average Household Size 3.17 3.2 2.61 1.02
Total Families 845 25 88 0
Average Household Size 3.16 2.68 2.47 0

Poverty

Of the 958 families in McLean, 6.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in McLean:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,543 housing units in McLean, Ohio.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,321 85.61%
Vacant 222 14.39%

11.92% of the total 1,543 housing units in McLean are rental units. This is approximately 184 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,127 are occupied by the owner - or 73.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in McLean is $694.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in McLean that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    10
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    156
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    28
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in McLean is $243,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in McLean that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    85
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    50
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    91
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    195
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    321
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    262
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    123
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in McLean. The chart below shows the number of properties in McLean that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    270
  • 1940 to 1949
    70
  • 1950 to 1959
    110
  • 1960 to 1969
    102
  • 1970 to 1979
    202
  • 1980 to 1989
    77
  • 1990 to 1999
    409
  • 2000 to 2009
    191
  • 2010 to 2013
    112
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in McLean that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    27
  • 1 vehicle available
    378
  • 2 vehicles available
    564
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    352

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in McLean get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in McLean that commute to work in a particular way.

17.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in McLean.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    271
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    263
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    180
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    178
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    215
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    68
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    108
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    38
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    11
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    126
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    9
  • 90 or more minutes
    10

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for McLean, Ohio in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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