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McPherson, KS vs Bear, DE

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- Household income in Bear, is 34% more than it is in McPherson and is 14% above the National Average.
- McPherson unemployment rate is 2.5%.
- Bear unemployment rate is 6.5%.
 McPherson, KSBear, DEUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.7%1.6%
 Future Job Growth18.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.6%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$31,971  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$79,981$69,021
 Family Median Income$75,666  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 McPherson, KSBear, DEUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock6.4%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K3.0%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock6.5%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K11.5%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock5.7%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.7%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock13.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K14.5%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock17.9%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K5.3%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock6.7%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 McPherson, KSBear, DEUnited States
 Management, business, finance14.2%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock7.1%6.5%
 Community, social services1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.2%1.2%
 Education, library6.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock0.3%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology3.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock4.3%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement3.4%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock2.9%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.6%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.8%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support19.2%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair6.4%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock14.7%13.1%
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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Reviews for Bear    3 Reviews

I have lived in Bear Delaware for about 15 years and absolutely love it! Lums Pond State Park Area/Bear/Newark/Glasgow are wonderful. You have everything you could  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Wilmington, Newark, New Castle, Bear, and Oogletown Delaware. From 1990 to 2004. I honestly do not have anything favorable to say about Delaware, and  More

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Over 15 years ago

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