McPherson County, Kansas Population 2022
McPherson County, Kansas's estimated population is 28,584 with a growth rate of 0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McPherson County, Kansas is the 22nd largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 29,128 and has seen a growth of -1.87% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 738 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 17,143 | 16,405 | 2222.90% |
| 1890 | 21,614 | 4,471 | 26.08% |
| 1900 | 21,421 | -193 | -0.89% |
| 1910 | 21,521 | 100 | 0.47% |
| 1920 | 21,845 | 324 | 1.51% |
| 1930 | 23,588 | 1,743 | 7.98% |
| 1940 | 24,152 | 564 | 2.39% |
| 1950 | 23,670 | -482 | -2.00% |
| 1960 | 24,285 | 615 | 2.60% |
| 1970 | 24,778 | 493 | 2.03% |
| 1980 | 26,855 | 2,077 | 8.38% |
| 1990 | 27,268 | 413 | 1.54% |
| 2010 | 29,128 | 1,860 | 6.82% |
| 2011 | 29,154 | 26 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 29,221 | 67 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 29,415 | 194 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 28,896 | -519 | -1.76% |
| 2015 | 28,648 | -248 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 28,429 | -219 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 28,687 | 258 | 0.91% |
| 2018 | 28,528 | -159 | -0.55% |
| 2019 | 28,542 | 14 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 28,556 | 14 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 28,570 | 14 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 28,584 | 14 | 0.05% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,086 | 94.85% |
| Black or African American | 443 | 1.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 91 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 214 | 0.75% |
| Some Other Race | 22 | 0.08% |
| Two or More Races | 701 | 2.45% |
McPherson County, Kansas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,479 | 2.18 | 69.3 |
| Married | 6,943 | 2.78 | 85.9 |
| Male | 488 | 2.49 | 72.3 |
| Female | 805 | 2.34 | 40.6 |
| Non Family | 4,243 | 1.11 | 47.3 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 966 | 4.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 704 | 3.61% |
| High School Graduate | 5,293 | 27.18% |
| Some College | 4,754 | 24.41% |
| Associates Degree | 2,144 | 11.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,004 | 20.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,611 | 8.27% |
McPherson County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 425 | 382 | 134 |
| White | 18,230 | 16,923 | 5,397 |
| Asian | 108 | 108 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 555 | 271 | 62 |
| Black | 189 | 144 | 11 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | |
| Native American | 53 | 35 |
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 31.53%.
$40,600
Average Earnings
$51,430
Average Male
$30,706
Average Female
McPherson County, Kansas Language by Age
McPherson County, Kansas Language
94.64% of McPherson County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 5.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.94% of the population.
McPherson County, Kansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 279 | 97 | 34.77% |
| Hispanic | 1,119 | 247 | 22.07% |
| Native | 73 | 14 | 19.18% |
| White | 24,969 | 1,952 | 7.82% |
| Asian | 186 | 11 | 5.91% |
| Other | 5 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 667 | 21 | 3.15% |
8.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.54%
Male Poverty Rate
8.69%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in McPherson County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in McPherson County, Kansas is Black, with 34.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McPherson County, Kansas is Multiple, with 3.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.08%.
McPherson County, Kansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
60.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.7%
Male Marriage Rate
59.9%
Female Marriage Rate
McPherson County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
McPherson County, Kansas 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 County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,446 | 6.89% |
| Black | 54 | 12.62% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 10.91% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 3.00% |
McPherson County, Kansas Veterans by Education
10.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.53%
Born in McPherson County, Kansas
97.88%
Native Born
2.12%
Foreign Born
1.16%
Non Citizen
0.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.88% of McPherson County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 69.53% having been born in Kansas. 1.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990