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McPherson, KS vs Pocatello, ID

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- Pocatello is 0% more densely populated than McPherson.
- People are 12.1% less likely to be married in Pocatello.
- The Median Age is 4.5 years younger in Pocatello.
 McPherson, KSPocatello, IDUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,865329,725,481
 Female Population48.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3338.4
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 Population - 201013,133  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock51,466285,036,114
 Population - 199012,422  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock10.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,708.493.4
 Land Area7.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 McPherson, KSPocatello, IDUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 McPherson, KSPocatello, IDUnited States
 White87.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.9%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 McPherson, KSPocatello, IDUnited States
 Married Population53.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married28.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.6%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.542.60
 Households6,011  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock12,35180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,312  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.0%  Unlock10.8%
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 Pocatello    19 Reviews

I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of  More

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Over 4 years ago

Love it too  More

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I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is  More

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