1. Set the geographic boundary before expanding coverage
The U.S. Census Bureau records McSwain as a census-designated place in Merced County, California. Its 2020–2024 American Community Survey five-year population estimate is 5,783, with a margin of error of 818. That figure describes the population estimate; it does not establish legal demand, search volume, competition, case volume or revenue. For AI SEO, the practical issue is whether your firm serves McSwain specifically, Merced County more broadly, other California communities, or a combination of those areas.
Recommended approach
Begin with a geographic inventory. Identify the locations your firm actually serves, the locations named on your website, and the locations that correspond to your practice areas. Keep McSwain, Merced County and California distinct in page language and internal decisions. Ask Bosseo to review whether the proposed coverage accurately describes your service area rather than using population as a reason to create pages.
