McPherson County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,145 | — | #3,109 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,906 | -11.0% | #1,443 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.0 years | +28.5% | #226 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $85,600 | -69.6% | #3,130 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $594 | -48.9% | #3,056 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.1% | #1,489 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
McPherson County has a population of 2,145, making it the #3,109 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.0 years, which is 28.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in McPherson County is $66,906, ranking #1,443 out of 3,222 counties — 11.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 1.1%.
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The median home value in McPherson County is $85,600 (-69.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $594/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.3%.
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98.1% of residents in McPherson County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.0% above the national rate.
About McPherson County, South Dakota
McPherson County, South Dakota has a total population of 2,145, making it the 3,109th most populous county in the United States. The median age in McPherson County is 50.0 years, which is 28.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in McPherson County is $66,906, which ranks #1,443 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1%.
The median home value in McPherson County is $85,600, 69.6% below the national median. Renters in McPherson County pay a median gross rent of $594 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In McPherson County, 26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 98.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.2 min.
McPherson County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for McPherson County, South Dakota 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.