McPherson County, Nebraska

NE · FIPS 31117 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 475 #3,216 / 3,222
0th
Median Household Income $58,684 -21.9% #2,205 / 3,222
32th
Median Age 45.8 years +17.7% #624 / 3,222
81th
Median Home Value $121,600 -56.9% #2,639 / 3,222
18th
Median Gross Rent $588 -49.4% #3,070 / 3,222
5th
Poverty Rate 12.2% -3.1% #1,325 / 3,222
59th

Demographics

McPherson County has a population of 475, making it the #3,216 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.8 years, which is 17.7% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in McPherson County is $58,684, ranking #2,205 out of 3,222 counties — 21.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 0.0%.

Median Household Income
$58,684 −21.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,205 of 3,222
32th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,425 −21.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,037 of 3,222
37th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.2% −3.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,325 of 3,222
59th percentile
Unemployment Rate
0.0% −100.0% vs nat'l
Rank #9 of 3,222
100th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.7% −23.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,144 of 3,222
65th percentile
Mean Commute Time
20.7 min −25.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,748 of 3,222
15th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in McPherson County is $121,600 (-56.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $588/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.1%.

Median Home Value
$121,600 −56.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,639 of 3,222
18th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$588 −49.4% vs nat'l
Rank #3,070 of 3,222
5th percentile
Homeownership Rate
65.1% +1.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,735 of 3,222
15th percentile
65.1% Homeownership

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Health

96.6% of residents in McPherson County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% above the national rate.

96.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.6% +5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #131 of 3,222
96th percentile

About McPherson County, Nebraska

McPherson County, Nebraska has a total population of 475, making it the 3,216th most populous county in the United States. The median age in McPherson County is 45.8 years, which is 17.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in McPherson County is $58,684, which ranks #2,205 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%.

The median home value in McPherson County is $121,600, 56.9% below the national median. Renters in McPherson County pay a median gross rent of $588 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In McPherson County, 25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.7 min.

McPherson County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (6.7%).

All data for McPherson County, Nebraska 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.