McPherson County's estimated 2025 population is 2,210 with a growth rate of -2.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McPherson County is the 55th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 2,455 and has seen a growth of -9.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of McPherson County includes 95.96% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,186 | 95.96% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 2.11% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
McPherson County's average per capita income is $40,417. Household income levels show a median of $62,024. The poverty rate stands at 12.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,381 | - |
| Families | $77,024 | $100,847 |
| Households | $62,024 | $90,834 |
| Non Families | $34,545 | $74,280 |
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