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McPherson, KS vs Fort Scott, KS

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- Fort Scott is 0% more densely populated than McPherson.
- People are 8.7% less likely to be married in Fort Scott.
- The Median Age is 2.1 years older in Fort Scott.
 McPherson, KSFort Scott, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock7,579329,725,481
 Female Population48.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
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 Population - 201013,133  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock8,297285,036,114
 Population - 199012,422  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,368.593.4
 Land Area7.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 McPherson, KSFort Scott, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.7%1.9%
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 Race
 McPherson, KSFort Scott, KSUnited States
 White87.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.7%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 McPherson, KSFort Scott, KSUnited States
 Married Population53.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock46.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.3%50.2%
 Never Married28.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.6%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.152.60
 Households6,011  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,94780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,312  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.0%  Unlock10.8%
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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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