County-level Census Bureau data covering income, housing, demographics, education, employment, and more. Counties are the primary administrative division in the U.S. and the most common unit for comparing local conditions across a state.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — McPherson County
- What is the median household income in McPherson County?
- The median household income in McPherson County is $62,024 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in McPherson County?
- The poverty rate in McPherson County is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in McPherson County?
- $78,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in McPherson County?
- The median gross rent in McPherson County is $580 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of McPherson County residents have a college degree?
- 22.4% of adults in McPherson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,278
Median Income
$62,024
Median Home Value
$78,400
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.6%
Median Age
48.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$17,450 (+39.1%)
Home Value:
+$19,500 (+33.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.5 pp (-5.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.7 pp (+26.6%)
Unemployment:
-1.8 pp (-75%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,278
Median Age
48.0
Female
50.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 95.4%
Black 1.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$62,024
±$5,163
-$10,397 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$92,473
Median Family Income
$77,024
Poverty Rate
8.4%
+1.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
10.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
4.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.3%
$10–15k
6.6%
$15–25k
6.0%
$25–35k
13.3%
$35–50k
9.4%
$50–75k
19.0%
$75–100k
13.4%
$100–150k
13.7%
$150–200k
6.7%
$200k+
5.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,247
Owner-Occupied
81.0%
Renter-Occupied
19.0%
Vacancy Rate
28.1%
Median Home Value
$78,400
-$158,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$580
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
7.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
27.0%
$50–100k
37.5%
$100–200k
17.5%
$200–300k
7.6%
$300–500k
3.2%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
27.2%
$500–1k
63.1%
$1–1.5k
7.8%
$1.5–2k
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.0%
1 vehicle
25.7%
2 vehicles
31.8%
3+
39.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
87.0%
Single-fam. att.
1.1%
2–4 units
0.7%
5–19 units
0.5%
20+ units
2.2%
Mobile home
4.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
29.0%
1940–1969
8.7%
1970–1999
11.9%
2000–2009
3.0%
2010+
3.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
81.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
22.4%
-8.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.2%
Some College / Associate
11.8%
Less Than High School
14.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Unemployment Rate
0.6%
-2.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
8.5%
Self-Employed
14.1%
Government Workers
14.4%
Private For-Profit
71.0%
Industry
Agriculture
25.7%
Edu/Health
25.6%
Construction
7.9%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Retail
6.5%
Prof. Services
5.2%
Public Admin
4.6%
Arts/Entmt.
3.4%
Wholesale
2.9%
Transportation
2.4%
Finance
1.6%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Management
45.7%
Construction
21.2%
Food Prep
12.8%
Sales
11.0%
Production
9.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.8 min
Drove Alone
73.1%
Carpool
6.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
8.5%
Walked
10.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
896
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
51.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.8%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
4.6%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
10.4%
35–44
7.8%
45–54
8.6%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
8.2%
75–84
15.4%
85+
8.3%
Under 18: 21.2%
Working age (18–64): 78.8%
65 and over: 30.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.7%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
81.3%
Asia
18.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.0%
With a Disability
12.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.7%
Uninsured
5.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
74.7%
Has a Computer
85.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
94.0%
Moved from Abroad
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023