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Mcpherson, KS


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McPherson, Kansas

McPherson, Kansas, in McPherson county, is 50 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. As of the year 2000 census, 13,770 people lived in McPherson.

The People and Families of McPherson

In McPherson, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McPherson had a median family income of $48,882. Many people in McPherson make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. Significantly, more adults in McPherson have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Kansas.

Political Inclinations

McPherson residents donated more money ($4,575) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

McPherson Housing

An estimated 67% of living spaces in McPherson are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In McPherson, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, McPherson is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Mcpherson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMcpherson Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Mcpherson Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Mcpherson Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Mcpherson College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Mcpherson Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Mcpherson Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%Mcpherson Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of McPherson, KS

Comparing Mcpherson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens74
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women69
Age of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity48

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
Affordability of Property Taxes62
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

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