McPherson County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20113 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,205 | — | #1,476 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,851 | +4.9% | #631 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,288 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $211,200 | -25.1% | #1,297 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $916 | -21.2% | #1,346 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | -24.9% | #678 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
McPherson County has a population of 30,205, making it the #1,476 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in McPherson County is $78,851, ranking #631 out of 3,222 counties — 4.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.5% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.
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The median home value in McPherson County is $211,200 (-25.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $916/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.5%.
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93.8% of residents in McPherson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About McPherson County, Kansas
McPherson County, Kansas has a total population of 30,205, making it the 1,476th most populous county in the United States. The median age in McPherson County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in McPherson County is $78,851, which ranks #631 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.
The median home value in McPherson County is $211,200, 25.1% below the national median. Renters in McPherson County pay a median gross rent of $916 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In McPherson County, 34.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.7 min.
McPherson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.6%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for McPherson County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.