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McPherson County

Nebraska · 369 residents (2025 est.) · 859.259 sq mi
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McPherson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,684. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,600. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
475
−11%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+13%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:369 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3283884475065661990201020202024McPherson County
2024475
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.5%(12)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.9%(14)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.8%(56)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.1%(48)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.8%(42)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.1%(24)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.2%(39)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.1%(62)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.2%(77)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.5%(50)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.9%(47)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,684
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,425
+148%since 2000
from $13,055 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+30%since 2010
from 0.311 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction41.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+37%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
17
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(518)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(439)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(32)
Diversity Score
18
+492%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(4)
Ancestry
German37.9%(180)
English12.2%(58)
American8.8%(42)
Irish6.9%(33)
Swedish6.5%(31)
Scottish4.2%(20)
Czech1.7%(8)
Italian1.3%(6)
Russian1.1%(5)
Swiss1.1%(5)
Norwegian0.8%(4)
Belgian0.4%(2)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish0.4%(2)
French0.4%(2)
Danish0.2%(1)
Dutch0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−37%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+30.5 ptssince 2017
from 62.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.2%(63)
Married63.9%(129)
Widowed2%(4)
Divorced3%(6)
Women 15+
Never married23%(44)
Married72.8%(139)
Widowed3.1%(6)
Divorced1%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McPherson County, Nebraska?

McPherson County, Nebraska has about 475 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McPherson County, Nebraska?

The typical household in McPherson County, Nebraska earns about $58,684 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McPherson County, Nebraska expensive?

In McPherson County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $121,600, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in McPherson County, Nebraska?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in McPherson County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McPherson County, Nebraska?

About 12.2% of people in McPherson County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has McPherson County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, McPherson County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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