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Canton, KS vs McPherson, KS

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- McPherson is 0% more densely populated than Canton.
- People are 3.5% more likely to be married in McPherson.
- The Median Age is 1.2 years older in McPherson.
 Canton, KSMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,916329,725,481
 Female Population39.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population60.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
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 Population - 2010748  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,770285,036,114
 Population - 1990794  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-5.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-13.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,873.293.4
 Land Area0.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Canton, KSMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock8.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Canton, KSMcPherson, KSUnited States
 White87.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Canton, KSMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Married Population51.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.6%50.2%
 Never Married27.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.1%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.222.60
 Households237  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,69980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households83  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Canton    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

There is no mass transportation in the State of Kansas. There is shown 98% travel by mass transportation. The best we have is city bus system. Which is a  More

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Reviews for Mcpherson    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been visiting McPherson for many years since stumbling across the place in 2009 on a road trip. The town has always been a peaceful place with wonderful parks;  More

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This is an ok place to live if you are white straight christan republican and like to think you're the only ones on this planet. If not, it's the most racially  More

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Over 16 years ago

McPherson is located in the center of the state. Easy to get to by I-135 & US 56 Highway. The community has a wholesome attitude, appreciating the simple lifestyle,  More

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