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McPherson County

Nebraska · 539 residents · 859.259 sq mi
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McPherson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,400. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
539
+1%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+7%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3283884475065661990201020202024McPherson County
2024475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,000
+61%since 2000
from $13,055 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction26%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance17.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$444
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−39.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−15%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(518)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(528)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(13)
Diversity Score7.7%(41)
Diversity Score
8
+65%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
−10%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
17.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
7.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McPherson County, Nebraska?

McPherson County, Nebraska has about 539 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McPherson County, Nebraska earns about $50,625 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 $74,400, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in McPherson County, Nebraska?

About 24.3% 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 8.3% 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 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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