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McPherson, KS vs Wamego, KS

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- Wamego is 0% more densely populated than McPherson.
- People are 0.0% more likely to be married in Wamego.
- The Median Age is 2.4 years younger in Wamego.
 McPherson, KSWamego, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock4,341329,725,481
 Female Population48.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
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 Population - 201013,133  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,246285,036,114
 Population - 199012,422  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,821.793.4
 Land Area7.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 McPherson, KSWamego, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock14.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock4.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 McPherson, KSWamego, KSUnited States
 White87.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.1%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 McPherson, KSWamego, KSUnited States
 Married Population53.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock50.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.6%50.2%
 Never Married28.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.7%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.782.60
 Households6,011  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,05980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,312  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.4%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 Wamego    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I moved to Wamego from Wichita, Kansas. I will never, ever, EVER live in a big city again! Wamego has the warmth, and compassion of a true community neighborhood. My  More

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