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McPherson

Kansas · 14,082 residents · 8.188 sq mi
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McPherson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,931. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,082
+2%since 2000
from 13,770 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,720 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+2%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,931
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,274
+64%since 2000
from $19,716 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(12,900)
Black1.3%(175)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(402)
Asian0.4%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(1,556)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(11,703)
Black2.3%(321)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,053)
Asian1.2%(176)
Other2.9%(408)
Diversity Score32.3%(4,552)
Diversity Score
32
+186%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.6 min
+3%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McPherson, Kansas?

McPherson, Kansas has about 14,082 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McPherson, Kansas?

The typical household in McPherson, Kansas earns about $57,931 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McPherson, Kansas expensive?

In McPherson, Kansas, the median home is worth about $145,100, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in McPherson, Kansas?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in McPherson, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McPherson, Kansas?

About 10.8% of people in McPherson, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has McPherson, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, McPherson, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,705 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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