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McFarland

Kansas · 256 residents · 0.178 sq mi
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McFarland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,938. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
256
−6%since 2000
from 271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,438 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+12%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2142753363964571990201020202024McFarland
2024363
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,938
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,445
+26%since 2000
from $15,419 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−41.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+86%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(264)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(29)
Diversity Score
12
+212%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+13%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.8%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McFarland, Kansas?

McFarland, Kansas has about 256 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McFarland, Kansas?

The typical household in McFarland, Kansas earns about $40,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McFarland, Kansas expensive?

In McFarland, Kansas, the median home is worth about $87,300, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in McFarland, Kansas?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in McFarland, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McFarland, Kansas?

About 10.6% of people in McFarland, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has McFarland, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, McFarland, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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