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McDonald

Kansas · 160 residents · 0.219 sq mi
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McDonald has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $34,800. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
+1%since 2000
from 159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
731 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 726 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.5
+9%since 2000
from 49.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
991401812222631990201020202024McDonald
2024249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,438
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,139 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,093
+8%since 2000
from $15,790 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction22.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services14.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$350
−61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.3%
−70.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
+43%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(9)
Diversity Score35.8%(57)
Diversity Score
36
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McDonald, Kansas?

McDonald, Kansas has about 160 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McDonald, Kansas?

The typical household in McDonald, Kansas earns about $33,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McDonald, Kansas expensive?

In McDonald, Kansas, the median home is worth about $34,800, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in McDonald, Kansas?

About 14.9% 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 21.3% of people in McDonald, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has McDonald, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, McDonald, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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