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McPherson, KS vs Scott City, KS

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- Scott City is 0% more densely populated than McPherson.
- People are 4.9% more likely to be married in Scott City.
- The Median Age is 1.5 years younger in Scott City.
 McPherson, KSScott City, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock4,269329,725,481
 Female Population48.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3638.4
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 Population - 201013,133  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,855285,036,114
 Population - 199012,422  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-3.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,545.193.4
 Land Area7.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 McPherson, KSScott City, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock9.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.5%1.9%
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 Race
 McPherson, KSScott City, KSUnited States
 White87.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.0%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock23.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 McPherson, KSScott City, KSUnited States
 Married Population53.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock55.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock44.0%50.2%
 Never Married28.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.1%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.412.60
 Households6,011  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,13180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,312  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.5%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 Scott City    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

We have 2 grocery stores that are about 1/3 higher than our neighboring town. Currently there are approximately 100 homes on the market and they are moving very slowly.  More

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