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Shawnee, KS vs McPherson, KS

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- McPherson is 0% more densely populated than Shawnee.
- People are 11.9% less likely to be married in McPherson.
- The Median Age is 0.1 years older in McPherson.
 Shawnee, KSMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,916329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
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 Population - 201062,316  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,770285,036,114
 Population - 199037,993  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-5.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now74.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,873.293.4
 Land Area42.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Shawnee, KSMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock8.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Shawnee, KSMcPherson, KSUnited States
 White80.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian3.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Shawnee, KSMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Married Population60.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.6%50.2%
 Never Married27.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.1%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.222.60
 Households25,027  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,69980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children38.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,198  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Shawnee    3 Reviews
Vickey · Shawnee, KS
A great place to raise a family
Over 11 years ago

Shawnee, KS is a great place to raise a family -- great schools, lots of ball parks and gyms,lots of great families. Great accessibility to highways, can get to  More

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J.R. · Louisburg, KS
Great place
Over 19 years ago

Good schools, lots of ammenities, shopping, but a bit expensive on the area  More

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Raymond · Shawnee, KS
Almost Overland Park
Over 19 years ago

Don't overlook Shawnee. Homes are a relative bargain compared to Leawood and Overland Park. Really nice homes for a fraction of the East Coast or West Coast prices.  More

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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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