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McPherson Micro

McPherson, KS · 1 counties · 30,223 residents · 898.285 sq mi
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McPherson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,928. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
30,223
+2%since 2000
from 29,554 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+5%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K29K30K31K1990201020202024McPherson
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,928
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,138 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,579
+67%since 2000
from $18,921 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+27%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(26,519)
Black1.6%(475)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,592)
Asian0.7%(213)
Other2.2%(674)
Diversity Score23.3%(7,052)
Segregation Score24.5%(7,402)
Diversity Score
23
+209%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 30,223 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McPherson, KS?

The typical household in McPherson, KS earns about $59,928 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 $154,700, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in McPherson, KS?

About 28.8% 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 8.6% 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 2,955 residents, a change of about 11 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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