State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,754.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.11%
Growth Since 2010
-0.93%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
28,570
World Population Review
McPherson, Kansas Population 2021
13,033
McPherson is a city located in McPherson County Kansas. It is also the county seat of McPherson County. With a 2020 population of 13,033, it is the 27th largest city in Kansas and the 2560th largest city in the United States . McPherson is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,155 in 2010. McPherson reached it's highest population of 13,770 in 2000. Spanning over 7 miles, McPherson has a population density of 1,754 people per square mile.
The average household income in McPherson is $73,680 with a poverty rate of 10.37%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $766 per month, and the median house value is $143,700. The median age in McPherson is 37.6 years, 35 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
McPherson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McPherson was:
- White: 94.18%
- Two or more races: 2.21%
- Black or African American: 1.52%
- Asian: 1.29%
- Native American: 0.75%
- Other race: 0.05%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of McPherson, Kansas is 13,033 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 13,075.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 13,155.
McPherson, Kansas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,570 | 14 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 28,556 | 14 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 28,542 | 14 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 28,528 | -159 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 28,687 | 258 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 28,429 | -219 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 28,648 | -248 | -0.87% |
| 2014 | 28,896 | -519 | -1.80% |
| 2013 | 29,415 | 194 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 29,221 | 67 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 29,154 | 26 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 29,128 | 0.00% |
McPherson Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,294 | 94.18% |
| Two or More Races | 289 | 2.21% |
| Black or African American | 198 | 1.52% |
| Asian | 169 | 1.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 98 | 0.75% |
| Some Other Race | 6 | 0.05% |
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McPherson Population by Race
McPherson Population Pyramid $2021
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McPherson Population by Age
McPherson Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,687 | 2.2 | 63 |
| Married | 2,893 | 2.88 | 80.3 |
| Non Family | 2,084 | 1.14 | 40.3 |
| Female | 419 | 2.27 | 48.7 |
| Male | 291 | 3.05 | 73.5 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
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McPherson Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 212 | 2.48% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 322 | 3.76% |
| High School Graduate | 2,262 | 26.42% |
| Some College | 2,181 | 25.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,109 | 12.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,729 | 20.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 747 | 8.72% |
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McPherson Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
McPherson Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,750 | 7,406 | 2,337 |
| Hispanic | 390 | 217 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 153 | 136 | 60 |
| Asian | 121 | 121 | 34 |
| Black | 98 | 83 | 10 |
| Native American | 72 | 67 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 39.22%.
McPherson Educational Attainment by Race
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$38,915
Average Earnings
$46,913
Average Male
$29,839
Average Female
McPherson Earnings by Educational Attainment
McPherson Language by Age
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McPherson Language
94.89% of McPherson residents speak only English, while 5.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.01% of the population.
McPherson Language
McPherson Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,174 | 1,112 | 9.95% |
| Hispanic | 689 | 132 | 19.16% |
| Black | 160 | 31 | 19.38% |
| Multiple | 271 | 17 | 6.27% |
| Asian | 169 | 7 | 4.14% |
| Other | 6 | 6 | 100.00% |
10.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.39%
Male Poverty Rate
10.35%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in McPherson
The race most likely to be in poverty in McPherson is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McPherson is Asian, with 4.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.64%.
McPherson Poverty
McPherson Poverty Rate by Education
McPherson Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
Female Marriage Rate
McPherson Married by Age and Sex
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McPherson Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
McPherson Marital Status by Race
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McPherson Marital Status
McPherson Veterans by War
McPherson Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 546 | 5.78% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 6.30% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 4.74% |
| Black | 4 | 2.35% |
McPherson Veterans by Race
McPherson Veterans by Education
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3.60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
McPherson Veterans by Education
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71.5%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
McPherson Employment by Age
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McPherson Employment by Race
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McPherson Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.38%
Native Born
2.62%
Foreign Born
1.26%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.38% of McPherson residents were born in the United States, with 67.35% having been born in Kansas. 1.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
McPherson Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,033 | -14 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 13,047 | -14 | -0.11% |
| 2019 | 13,061 | -14 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 13,075 | -100 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 13,175 | 204 | 1.57% |
| 2016 | 12,971 | -25 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 12,996 | -26 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 13,022 | -227 | -1.71% |
| 2013 | 13,249 | 99 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 13,150 | 18 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 13,132 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 13,134 | -636 | -0.47% |
| 2000 | 13,770 | 1,348 | 1.04% |
| 1990 | 12,422 | 669 | 0.56% |
| 1980 | 11,753 | 902 | 0.80% |
| 1970 | 10,851 | 855 | 0.82% |
| 1960 | 9,996 | 1,307 | 1.41% |
| 1950 | 8,689 | 1,495 | 1.91% |
| 1940 | 7,194 | 1,047 | 1.59% |
| 1930 | 6,147 | 1,552 | 2.95% |
| 1920 | 4,595 | 1,049 | 2.63% |
| 1910 | 3,546 | 550 | 1.70% |
| 1900 | 2,996 | -176 | -0.57% |
| 1890 | 3,172 | 0.00% |