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Junction City, KS vs McPherson, KS

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- McPherson is 0% more densely populated than Junction City.
- People are 4.3% less likely to be married in McPherson.
- The Median Age is 9.0 years older in McPherson.
 Junction City, KSMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,916329,725,481
 Female Population45.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population54.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
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 Population - 201023,901  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,770285,036,114
 Population - 199020,604  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-5.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,873.293.4
 Land Area11.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Junction City, KSMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 49.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock8.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3420.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Junction City, KSMcPherson, KSUnited States
 White49.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian4.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander1.4%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races8.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Junction City, KSMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Married Population55.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.6%50.2%
 Never Married28.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.1%10.8%
 Widowed3.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.222.60
 Households9,018  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,69980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children37.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,134  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Junction City    4 Reviews
Michele · Junction City, KS
Small Military Town
Over 7 years ago

I moved to JC in 2009 because the government made me. Husband was active duty army. We brought two children with us. At the time they were high school and elementary  More

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Sonia · Junction City, KS
JC
Over 15 years ago

Having a univeristy in your backyard and the Military  More

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Clint · Barry, IL
Junction City - Pros/Cons
Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low cost of living and housing 2. Affordable place to live 3. Home to Fort Riley Military Reservation Cons: 1. High crime rate 2. Poor school system 3.  More

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Reviews for Mcpherson    6 Reviews
J · Holyrood, KS
Going downhill....
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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William · McPherson, KS
Epitome of the word hypocrisy
Over 10 years ago

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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Jennifer · McPherson, KS
No Better Place
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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