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
54th
Median Household Income $78,851 +4.9% #631 / 3,222
80th
Median Age 39.4 years +1.3% #2,288 / 3,222
29th
Median Home Value $211,200 -25.1% #1,297 / 3,222
60th
Median Gross Rent $916 -21.2% #1,346 / 3,222
58th
Poverty Rate 9.5% -24.9% #678 / 3,222
79th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.2%
Native Born
2.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$78,851 +4.9% vs nat'l
Rank #631 of 3,222
80th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,426 −9.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,197 of 3,222
63th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.5% −24.9% vs nat'l
Rank #678 of 3,222
79th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.8% −65.2% vs nat'l
Rank #247 of 3,222
92th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.3% +1.7% vs nat'l
Rank #507 of 3,222
84th percentile
Mean Commute Time
16.7 min −39.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,088 of 3,222
4th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$211,200 −25.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,297 of 3,222
60th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$916 −21.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,346 of 3,222
58th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.5% +17.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,452 of 3,222
55th percentile
75.5% Homeownership

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Health

93.8% of residents in McPherson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.

93.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8% +2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,113 of 3,222
65th percentile

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.