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McFarland

Kansas · 272 residents · 0.178 sq mi
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McFarland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,479. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $80,400. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
Unchangedsince 2000
from 271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,528 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
−8%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2142753363964571990201020202024McFarland
2024363
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,479
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,066
+76%since 2000
from $15,419 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,219
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(17)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other3%(8)
Diversity Score23%(63)
Diversity Score
23
+525%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+2%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.7%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McFarland, Kansas?

McFarland, Kansas has about 272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McFarland, Kansas?

The typical household in McFarland, Kansas earns about $54,479 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 $80,400, and the typical rent is about $1,219 a month.

How educated are people in McFarland, Kansas?

About 14.7% 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 3.3% 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 38 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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