McPherson, KS

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2021 Population
13,916
6.51% 1-year growth
US Senator
Jerry Moran
Republican Party
US Senator
Roger Marshall
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
37.5
0.266% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
11.9%
10.3% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$59,610
2.9% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$163,900
13% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
7,408
0.135% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, McPherson, KS had a population of 13.9k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $59,610. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of McPherson, KS grew from 13,066 to 13,916, a 6.51% increase and its median household income grew from $57,931 to $59,610, a 2.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McPherson, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.1%), White (Hispanic) (5.66%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.36%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.81%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.39%).

None of the households in McPherson, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in McPherson, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in McPherson, KS are Central Christian College of Kansas (171 degrees awarded in 2021) and McPherson College (165 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in McPherson, KS was $163,900, and the homeownership rate was 66%.

Most people in McPherson, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 10.7 minutes. The average car ownership in McPherson, KS was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

McPherson, KS is home to a population of 13.9k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.02% of McPherson, KS residents were born outside of the country (560 people).

In 2021, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.1k people) in McPherson, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 787 White (Hispanic) and 467 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.6%
2021 Citizenship
98%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.6% of McPherson, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in McPherson, KS was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McPherson, KS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    12.1k ± 202
  2. White (Hispanic)
    787 ± 187
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    467 ± 128
6.24%
Hispanic Population
868 people

In 2021, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.1k people) in McPherson, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 787 White (Hispanic) and 467 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.24% of the people in McPherson, KS are hispanic (868 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    81,246 ± 6,900 people
  2. India
    14,367 ± 2,936 people
  3. Vietnam
    10,893 ± 2,558 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 81,246 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,367 and Vietnam with 10,893.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.02%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
560 people
3.77%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
493 people

As of 2021, 4.02% of McPherson, KS residents (560 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McPherson, KS was 3.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    223 ± 134
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    99 ± 88
  3. Korea
    92 ± 86

McPherson, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of McPherson, KS employs 7.41k people. The largest industries in McPherson, KS are Manufacturing (1,838 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (782 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (747 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($77,806), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($68,906), and Wholesale Trade ($61,339).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,980. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

7.41k
2021 Value
± 657
−0.135%
1 Year decline
± 12.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in McPherson, KS declined at a rate of −0.135%, from 7.42k employees to 7.41k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McPherson, KS, are Production Occupations (1,098 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (921 people), and Management Occupations (680 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McPherson, KS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

7.41k
2021 Value
± 657
−0.135%
1 Year decline
± 12.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in McPherson, KS declined at a rate of −0.135%, from 7.42k employees to 7.41k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McPherson, KS, are Manufacturing (1,838 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (782 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (747 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McPherson, KS, though some of these residents may live in McPherson, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$44,588
Median earning men ± $4,468
$30,842
Median earning women ± $3,294

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,732), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,571), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($69,152).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($50,469), Manufacturing ($44,226), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,173).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $21B
  2. $17B
  3. $14B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B
2020 Value in Kansas
$406B
Projected 2050 Value in Kansas
83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $18.5B
  2. $14.8B
  3. $13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran
Senator from Kansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Roger Marshall
Senator from Kansas2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in McPherson, KS awarded 336 degrees. The student population of McPherson, KS in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 816 male students and 596 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in McPherson, KS are White (201 and 61.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (45 and 13.7%), Black or African American (43 and 13.1%), and Unknown (15 and 4.57%).

The largest universities in McPherson, KS by number of degrees awarded are Central Christian College of Kansas (171 and 50.9%) and McPherson College (165 and 49.1%).

The most popular majors in McPherson, KS are Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (41 and 12.2%), General Business Administration & Management (33 and 9.82%), and General Studies (32 and 9.52%).

The median tuition cost in McPherson, KS for private four year colleges is $25,498.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in McPherson, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,412 (57.8% men and 42.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,412 students enrolled in McPherson, KS, 57.8% men and 42.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 777 records, of which 44.8% were women and 55.2% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in McPherson, KS was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 39 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 171 degrees awarded
  2. 165 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Christian College of Kansas with 171 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 192 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McPherson, KS, which is 1.33 times more than the 144 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 201 degrees mean that there were 4.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 45 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,498) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($819) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,210) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.762% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.709% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (598k), Some college (550k), and Bachelors Degree (446k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in McPherson, KS was $163,900 in 2021, which is 0.669 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $145,100 to $163,900, a 13% increase. The homeownership rate in McPherson, KS is 66%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in McPherson, KS have an average commute time of 10.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McPherson, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in McPherson, KS is $59,610. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in McPherson, KS was Census Tract 7884 with a value of $67,509, followed by Census Tract 7885 and Census Tract 7886, with respective values of $56,587 and $52,435.

Property

$163,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$21,395
$3,965
Median Property Taxes
±$487

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McPherson, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in McPherson, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

66%
Homeownership
2021
69.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 66% of the housing units in McPherson, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 7884
  2. Census Tract 7885
  3. Census Tract 7886

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in McPherson, KS was Census Tract 7884 with a value of $67,509, followed by Census Tract 7885 and Census Tract 7886, with respective values of $56,587 and $52,435.

The following map shows all of the places in McPherson, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$59,610
Median Household Income
± $8,205
6.01k
Number of Households
± 612

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.01k households in McPherson, KS grew to $59,610 from the previous year's value of $57,931.

The following chart displays the households in McPherson, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for McPherson, KS is from Kansas.
0.46
2021 Wage GINI in Kansas
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.555% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (82.1%)
  2. Carpooled (7.78%)
  3. Walked (5.22%)

In 2021, 82.1% of workers in McPherson, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.78%) and those who walked to work (5.22%).

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Commute Time

10.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McPherson, KS have a shorter commute time (10.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.142% of the workforce in McPherson, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in McPherson, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in McPherson, KS have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McPherson, KS (1.59k out of 13.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in McPherson, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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91.7% of the population of McPherson, KS has health coverage, with 55.4% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0.52% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in McPherson County, KS see 1427 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1427 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1897 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1094 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,427 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McPherson County, KS

Primary care physicians in McPherson County, KS see an average of 1,427 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,427 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 25% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.31%
Uninsured
55.4%
Employer Coverage
11%
Medicaid
14.3%
Medicare
10.5%
Non-Group
0.52%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in McPherson, KS grew by 6.27% from 7.82% to 8.31%.

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