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McPherson Micro

McPherson, KS · 1 counties · 29,180 residents · 898.285 sq mi
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McPherson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,026. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $115,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,180
−1%since 2000
from 29,554 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+9%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K29K30K31K1990201020202024McPherson
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,026
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,138 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,467
+40%since 2000
from $18,921 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(27,176)
Black1%(279)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(1,025)
Asian0.5%(144)
Other1.9%(560)
Diversity Score16.4%(4,784)
Diversity Score
16
+117%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 29,180 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McPherson, KS?

The typical household in McPherson, KS earns about $53,026 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 $115,300, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in McPherson, KS?

About 25.1% 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 7.6% of people in McPherson, KS live below the federal poverty line.

Has McPherson, KS grown since 1990?

Yes, McPherson, KS has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,912 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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