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McPherson County

Nebraska · 399 residents · 859.259 sq mi
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McPherson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,932. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 134 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,900. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
399
−25%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+20%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3283884475065661990201020202024McPherson County
2024475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,932
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,001
+153%since 2000
from $13,055 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(378)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(13)
Diversity Score
3
−31%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
−20%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.6%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McPherson County, Nebraska?

McPherson County, Nebraska has about 399 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McPherson County, Nebraska earns about $51,932 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 $78,900, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in McPherson County, Nebraska?

About 23.8% 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 13.6% 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 147 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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