West McPherson, South Dakota Population 2024

254

West McPherson is a city located in South Dakota. West McPherson has a 2024 population of 254. West McPherson is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually and its population has decreased by -1.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 257 in 2020.

The average household income in West McPherson is $130,937 with a poverty rate of 3.86%. The median age in West McPherson is 61.9 years: 60.3 years for males, and 63.8 years for females.

West McPherson Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West McPherson was:

  • White: 93.05%
  • Two or more races: 6.95%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
358.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
0.70/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-1.17% (-3)
The current population of West McPherson, South Dakota is 254 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 257.

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White24193.05%
Two or more races186.95%
Black or African American00%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

West McPherson Population by Race

West McPherson Population Pyramid 2024

West McPherson Median Age

61.9

Total

60.3

Male

63.8

Female

West McPherson Adults

There are 220 adults, (118 of whom are seniors) in West McPherson.

West McPherson Age Dependency

153.9

Age Dependency Ratio

115.7

Old Age Dependency Ratio

38.2

Child Dependency Ratio

West McPherson Sex Ratio

Female12749.03%
Male13250.97%

West McPherson Population by Age

West McPherson Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1182.1982.217.8
Married832.4379.520.5
Non Family18077.822.2
Male142.211000
Female32.671000

2.41

Average Family Size

2.19

Average Household Size

82.2%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West McPherson Households and Families

Male

Female

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Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade52.31%
Associates Degree177.87%
Bachelors Degree3013.89%
Graduate Degree00%
High School Graduate10448.15%
Less Than 9th Grade219.72%
Some College3918.06%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

West McPherson Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West McPherson Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
White21318730
2+ Races330

The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.08%.

West McPherson Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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Name
Average
Male
Female
Bachelors Degree$250,001$250,001$0
Graduate Degree$0$0$0
High School Graduate$22,857$0$19,643
Less Than 9th Grade$0$0$0
Overall$33,542$67,639$20,625
Some College$34,531$57,000$21,458

$33,542

Average Earnings

$67,639

Average Male

$20,625

Average Female

West McPherson Earnings by Educational Attainment

West McPherson Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West McPherson Language

77.56% of West McPherson residents speak only English, while 22.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 22.44% of the population.

West McPherson Language

West McPherson Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White230104.35%

3.86%

Overall Poverty Rate

3.03%

Male Poverty Rate

4.72%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West McPherson

The race most likely to be in poverty in West McPherson is White, with 4.35% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in West McPherson is White, with 4.35% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.2%.

West McPherson Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade23.08%
Some College7.14%
High School0%
Bachelors or Greater0%

West McPherson Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed0%
Female Unemployed0%

West McPherson Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West McPherson Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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Name
Median
Mean
Families$67,955$100,787
Households$69,091$130,937
Married Families$67,614$-999,999,999
Non Families$250,001$298,439

mean

median

Income by Household Type

West McPherson Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

74.1%

Overall Marriage Rate

74.3%

Male Marriage Rate

73.9%

Female Marriage Rate

West McPherson Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West 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 35-44.

West McPherson Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West McPherson Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

11

Number of Veterans

11

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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War
Veterans
Vietnam3
Second Gulf War0
First Gulf War0
Korea0
World War II0

West McPherson Veterans by War

count

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Age Group
Veterans
75+8
65 to 743
18 to 340
35 to 540
55 to 640

West McPherson Veterans by Age

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Name
Veterans
% of Total
White115.12%

West McPherson Veterans by Race

West McPherson Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

0%

Veteran Disability Rate

West McPherson Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

56.4%

Labor Force Participation

56.4%

Employment Rate

0%

Unemployment Rate

West McPherson Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West McPherson Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West McPherson Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

86.1%

Born in West McPherson

100%

Native Born

0%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

100% of West McPherson residents were born in the United States, with 86.1% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

West McPherson Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2029239-3-1.24%
2028242-3-1.22%
2027245-3-1.21%
2026248-3-1.2%
2025251-3-1.18%
2024254-3-1.17%
2023257-3-1.15%
2022260-3-1.14%
202126362.33%
2020257-15-5.51%
2019272-2-0.73%
2018274-1-0.36%
2017275-1-0.36%
201627651.85%
2015271-1-0.37%
201427210.37%
201327110.37%
2012270-3-1.1%
201127320.74%
201027100%

West McPherson Population by Year