McPherson County, KS

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2023 Population

30,130

0.15% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.1

1.76% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

9.09%

14.5% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$77,701

9.05% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$198,400

9.67% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

15,964

1.95% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, McPherson County, KS had a population of 30.1k people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $77,701. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of McPherson County, KS grew from 30,085 to 30,130, a 0.15% increase and its median household income grew from $71,250 to $77,701, a 9.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McPherson County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.6%), White (Hispanic) (3.43%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.57%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.61%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.32%).

None of the households in McPherson County, 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.

98.1% of the residents in McPherson County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in McPherson County, KS are Bethany College (165 degrees awarded in 2022), McPherson College (161 degrees), and Central Christian College of Kansas (119 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in McPherson County, KS was $198,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.8%.

Most people in McPherson County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.5 minutes. The average car ownership in McPherson County, KS was 2 cars per household.

McPherson County, KS borders Dickinson County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Harvey County, KS, Marion County, KS, Reno County, KS, Rice County, KS, and Saline County, KS.

United States Kansas McPherson, KS

Population & Diversity

McPherson County, KS is home to a population of 30.1k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.94% of McPherson County, KS residents were born outside of the country (886 people).

In 2023, there were 26.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27k people) in McPherson County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.03k White (Hispanic) and 775 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.1% of McPherson County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in McPherson County, KS was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in McPherson County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McPherson County, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
27k ± 69
White (Hispanic)
1.03k ± 213
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
775 ± 153

5.43%

Hispanic Population

1.64k people

5.43% of the people in McPherson County, KS are hispanic (1.64k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in McPherson County, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
82,300 ± 6,944 people
India
14,639 ± 2,963 people
Vietnam
10,989 ± 2,569 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 82,300 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,639 and Vietnam with 10,989.

Foreign-Born Population

2.94%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

886 people

3.05%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

919 people

As of 2023, 2.94% of McPherson County, KS residents (886 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McPherson County, KS was 3.05%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in McPherson County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
449 ± 141
Gulf War (2001-)
172 ± 72
Gulf War (1990s)
169 ± 86

McPherson County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of McPherson County, KS employs 16k people. The largest industries in McPherson County, KS are Manufacturing (3,178 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,196 people), and Educational Services (1,889 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($80,787), Wholesale Trade ($70,859), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,781).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,429. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

16k

2023 Value

± 856

1.95%

1 Year growth

± 7.48%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in McPherson County, KS grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 15.7k employees to 16k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McPherson County, KS, are Management Occupations (1,714 people), Production Occupations (1,649 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,548 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McPherson County, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16k

2023 Value

± 856

1.95%

1 Year growth

± 7.48%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in McPherson County, KS grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 15.7k employees to 16k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McPherson County, KS, are Manufacturing (3,178 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,196 people), and Educational Services (1,889 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McPherson County, KS, though some of these residents may live in McPherson County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,211

Median earning men ± $4,406

$33,909

Median earning women ± $4,592

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($95,047), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($79,634), and Wholesale Trade ($69,844).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($76,167), Manufacturing ($58,145), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,426).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.11%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

82
Other Services (except Public Administration)
80
Construction
52
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$441k
Manufacturing
$84.4k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$46.5k
Finance and Insurance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in McPherson County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 69% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.35%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.35%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in McPherson County, KS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in McPherson County, KS awarded 445 degrees. The student population of McPherson County, KS in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 1,277 male students and 860 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in McPherson County, KS are White (256 and 61.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (75 and 18.1%), Black or African American (47 and 11.3%), and Two or More Races (18 and 4.34%).

The largest universities in McPherson County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Bethany College (165 and 37.1%), McPherson College (161 and 36.2%), and Central Christian College of Kansas (119 and 26.7%).

The most popular majors in McPherson County, KS are General Business Administration & Management (63 and 14.2%), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (30 and 6.74%), and Other Related Mechanical Engineering Technologies (28 and 6.29%).

The median tuition cost in McPherson County, KS for private four year colleges is $29,200.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in McPherson County, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,137 (59.8% men and 40.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 2,137 students enrolled in McPherson County, KS, 59.8% men and 40.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,113 records, of which 47.1% were women and 52.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
63 degrees awarded
Other Related Mechanical Engineering Technologies
28 degrees awarded
General Psychology
27 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in McPherson County, KS was General Business Administration & Management with 63 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in McPherson County, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bethany College
165 degrees awarded
McPherson College
161 degrees awarded
Central Christian College of Kansas
119 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bethany College with 165 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 243 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McPherson County, KS, which is 1.2 times more than the 202 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 256 degrees mean that there were 3.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 75 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,042) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.872% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.778% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (605k), Some college (553k), and Bachelors Degree (450k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in McPherson County, KS was $198,400 in 2023, which is 0.654 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $180,900 to $198,400, a 9.67% increase. The homeownership rate in McPherson County, KS is 75.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in McPherson County, KS have an average commute time of 14.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McPherson County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in McPherson County, KS is $77,701. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in McPherson County, KS was Census Tract 7887 with a value of $81,397, followed by Census Tract 7883 and Census Tract 7884, with respective values of $81,188 and $79,452.

In 2023, 9.85% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McPherson County, KS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.95%.

Housing

Property

$198,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,405

$9,211

Median Property Taxes

±$630

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 County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

75.8%

Homeownership

2023

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75.8% of the housing units in McPherson County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in McPherson County, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7887
Census Tract 7883
Census Tract 7884

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in McPherson County, KS was Census Tract 7887 with a value of $81,397, followed by Census Tract 7883 and Census Tract 7884, with respective values of $81,188 and $79,452.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$77,701

Median Household Income

± $3,510

12.2k

Number of Households

± 704

In 2023, the median household income of the 12.2k households in McPherson County, KS grew to $77,701 from the previous year's value of $71,250.

The following chart displays the households in McPherson County, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for McPherson County, KS is from Kansas.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.512% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.6%)
Carpooled (7.31%)
Worked At Home (6.64%)

In 2023, 80.6% of workers in McPherson County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.31%) and those who worked at home (6.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McPherson County, KS have a shorter commute time (14.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.508% of the workforce in McPherson County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in McPherson County, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.85% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McPherson County, KS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.95%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.09% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McPherson County, KS (2.58k out of 28.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in McPherson County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 9.2% of the children was living in poverty in McPherson County, KS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.4% of the population of McPherson County, KS has health coverage, with 57.9% on employee plans, 6.34% on Medicaid, 16.9% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.592% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in McPherson County, KS see 1293 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.39% decrease from the previous year (1427 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2010 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1005 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,293 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McPherson County, KS

Primary care physicians in McPherson County, KS see an average of 1,293 patients per year. This represents a 9.39% decrease from the previous year (1,427 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in McPherson County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.63%

Uninsured

57.9%

Employer Coverage

6.34%

Medicaid

16.9%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

0.592%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in McPherson County, KS declined by 15.7% from 6.68% to 5.63%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in McPherson County, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in McPherson County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in McPherson County, KS.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.2% in McPherson County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in McPherson County, KS.