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Tacoma, WA vs McPherson, KS

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- McPherson is 0% more densely populated than Tacoma.
- People are 19.2% more likely to be married in McPherson.
- The Median Age is 0.8 years older in McPherson.
 Tacoma, WAMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,916329,725,481
 Female Population49.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
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 Population - 2010198,324  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,770285,036,114
 Population - 1990176,664  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-5.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now24.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,873.293.4
 Land Area49.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Tacoma, WAMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock8.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Tacoma, WAMcPherson, KSUnited States
 White57.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian8.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races9.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Tacoma, WAMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Married Population44.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.6%50.2%
 Never Married36.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.222.60
 Households87,379  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,69980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households36,459  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Tacoma    40 Reviews

I've lived in Tacoma for 3.5 years and love it! It's not a perfect city, nowhere is perfect and Tacoma does have its' share of problems, but overall have found T-Town  More

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Over 4 years ago

We LOVE tacoma. Grew up in Seattle, and tacoma is so much better! Easy access to the water, hiking, and Mt Rainier and the Olympics. We love the coffee shops and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Having lived over half my life here I can tell you real friends are few and far between. You will go through many and only have a handful who stick with you. Your  More

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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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