Living in McDonald, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McDonald · Census data 2020–2024
McDonald has 249 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $90,764 (22% higher than the Kansas median).
McDonald is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McDonald at a glance
- Population
- 249
- Median age
- 52.1State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $90,764State: $74,275
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is McDonald a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Kansas median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
McDonald median household income
The median household income in McDonald is $90,764 and the income per person is $36,858. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in McDonald: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 155
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 16.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 1.93
McDonald demographics
- Population
- 249
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 6%
- 65 and older
- 39.4%
- Households
- 129
- Foreign-born
- 20.5%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McDonald ›
Education in McDonald
12.2% of adults 25 and older in McDonald have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McDonald
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
McDonald vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald | 249 | $90,764 | — | — |
| Bird City | 633 | $70,208 | $102,700 | $634 |
| Atwood | 1,320 | $72,188 | $119,800 | $806 |
| Benkelman | 905 | $42,188 | $114,500 | $700 |
| St. Francis | 1,229 | $49,643 | $108,200 | $657 |
| Stratton | 342 | $34,643 | $54,100 | $750 |
| Brewster | 459 | $63,816 | $118,800 | $775 |
| Herndon | 159 | $65,000 | $48,600 | $375 |
| Colby | 5,387 | $63,494 | $163,000 | $750 |
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What is the median household income in McDonald, KS?
The median household income in McDonald is $90,764, 22% higher than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is McDonald, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Kansas median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
What is the median age in McDonald?
The median age in McDonald is 52.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in McDonald?
The average commute to work in McDonald is 15 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McDonald?
The unemployment rate in McDonald is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McDonald?
12.2% of adults in McDonald have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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