CensusEasy
CITY

McDonald

Kansas · 115 residents (2025 est.) · 0.219 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

McDonald is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,764. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
249
+57%since 2000
from 159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,137 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 726 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+6%since 2000
from 49.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:115 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
991401812222631990201020202024McDonald
2024249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,764
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,139 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,858
+133%since 2000
from $15,790 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.3%
+66.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.198
−41%since 2010
from 0.334 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information37.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
79.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in McDonald on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(51)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other7.2%(18)
Diversity Score55.9%(139)
Diversity Score
56
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.6%
+23.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
64.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
20.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
41.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+39.6 ptssince 2017
from 57.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 83.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 16.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to McDonald

Juliette
Pop 128
Bluffton
Pop 118
Summertown
Pop 122
Letha
Pop 109
Places similar to McDonald
Head to head

Compare McDonald to nearby cities

MCDONALD VS
North Platte
Income$58,097−36%
Home value$169,100
Population22,524+19486%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MCDONALD VS
Lexington
Income$67,666−25%
Home value$159,100
Population11,176+9618%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MCDONALD VS
Sterling
Income$43,283−52%
Home value$217,400
Population13,054+11251%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MCDONALD VS
Garden City
Income$72,865−20%
Home value$192,000
Population27,402+23728%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in McDonald, Kansas?

McDonald, Kansas has about 249 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McDonald, Kansas?

The typical household in McDonald, Kansas earns about $90,764 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in McDonald, Kansas?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in McDonald, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McDonald, Kansas?

About 5.2% of people in McDonald, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has McDonald, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, McDonald, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kansas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare McDonald with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →