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
4th
Median Household Income $66,906 -11.0% #1,443 / 3,222
55th
Median Age 50.0 years +28.5% #226 / 3,222
93th
Median Home Value $85,600 -69.6% #3,130 / 3,222
3th
Median Gross Rent $594 -48.9% #3,056 / 3,222
5th
Poverty Rate 12.9% +2.1% #1,489 / 3,222
54th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.7%
Native Born
0.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$66,906 −11.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,443 of 3,222
55th percentile
Per Capita Income
$46,476 +12.6% vs nat'l
Rank #328 of 3,222
90th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.9% +2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,489 of 3,222
54th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.1% −79.7% vs nat'l
Rank #108 of 3,222
97th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.5% −21.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,061 of 3,222
67th percentile
Mean Commute Time
20.2 min −27.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,794 of 3,222
13th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$85,600 −69.6% vs nat'l
Rank #3,130 of 3,222
3th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$594 −48.9% vs nat'l
Rank #3,056 of 3,222
5th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.3% +26.3% vs nat'l
Rank #445 of 3,222
86th percentile
81.3% Homeownership

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Health

98.1% of residents in McPherson County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.0% above the national rate.

98.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
98.1% +7.0% vs nat'l
Rank #10 of 3,222
100th percentile

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.