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
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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McPherson was:
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% |
| 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% |
| 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
| 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% |
| 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%.
$38,915
Average Earnings
$46,913
Average Male
$29,839
Average Female
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.
| 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
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%.
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 546 | 5.78% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 6.30% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 4.74% |
| Black | 4 | 2.35% |
3.60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.5%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
97.38%
Native Born
2.62%
Foreign Born
1.26%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
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.
| 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% |