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McDonald

Kansas · 113 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 $40,417. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $56,700. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
113
−29%since 2000
from 159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
516 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 726 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.8
+21%since 2000
from 49.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
991401812222631990201020202024McDonald
2024249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,139 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,944
+33%since 2000
from $15,790 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+93%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(100)
Black1.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(1)
Diversity Score13.3%(15)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−52.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
40.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McDonald, Kansas?

McDonald, Kansas has about 113 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McDonald, Kansas?

The typical household in McDonald, Kansas earns about $40,417 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 $56,700.

How educated are people in McDonald, Kansas?

About 7.4% 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 33.3% 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 80 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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