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West Plains, MO vs McPherson, KS

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- McPherson is 0% more densely populated than West Plains.
- People are 18.9% more likely to be married in McPherson.
- The Median Age is 3.6 years older in McPherson.
 West Plains, MOMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,916329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
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 Population - 201012,053  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,770285,036,114
 Population - 19908,913  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-5.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now38.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,873.293.4
 Land Area13.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 West Plains, MOMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.1%  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 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock8.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.3%1.9%
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 Race
 West Plains, MOMcPherson, KSUnited States
 White95.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.8%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 West Plains, MOMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Married Population44.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.6%50.2%
 Never Married31.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.1%10.8%
 Widowed9.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.222.60
 Households4,803  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,69980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,230  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for West Plains    6 Reviews
Ken · West Plains, MO
Ok to live
Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live, though jobs are hard to come by (have to know someone). Relocated here 2 1/2 years ago, still haven't gotten a good paying job. Cost of living is low  More

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donna · Newman, CA
Just wondering
Over 15 years ago

I'm thinking of moving to West Plains Missouri. I currently live in California and have a possible job opportunity teaching at the college in West Plains. I believe I'd  More

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John · Alton, MO
Air Quality only 43%
Over 16 years ago

We choose to live in Alton, MO because of the air quality of 75% The reason AQ in West Plains, MO is only 43 % A company there makes charcoal and a very big  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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