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McPherson Micro

McPherson, KS · 1 counties · 27,268 residents · 898.285 sq mi
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The short version

McPherson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $27,003. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $47,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,268
−8%vs 2000
vs 29,554 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K29K30K31K1990201020202024McPherson
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,003
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,138 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,970
−37%vs 2000
vs $18,921 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,000
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $416 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.0% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−14%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(28,240)
Black0.8%(232)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(573)
Asian0.3%(95)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(2,230)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(26,630)
Black0.8%(210)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(294)
Asian0.5%(139)
Other1.1%(289)
Diversity Score8.3%(2,256)
Diversity Score
8
+10%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.2%
−7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+52%vs 2000
vs 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

McPhersonCENTRAL13,918
What's inside

1 component county

McPherson CountyCENTRAL30,064
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McPherson, KS?

McPherson, KS has about 27,268 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in McPherson, KS?

The typical household in McPherson, KS earns about $27,003 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McPherson, KS expensive?

In McPherson, KS, the median home is worth about $47,000, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in McPherson, KS?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in McPherson, KS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McPherson, KS?

About 7.1% of people in McPherson, KS live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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