McPherson County, KS

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    2024 Population
    30,205
    US Senator
    Jerry Moran
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Roger Marshall
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.4
    0.767% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.46%
    4.11% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $78,851
    1.48% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $211,200
    6.45% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    15,839
    0.783% 1-year decline

    About

    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.

    98.2% of the residents in McPherson County, KS are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in McPherson County, KS are McPherson College (173 degrees awarded in 2024), Central Christian College of Kansas (119 degrees), and Bethany College (109 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in McPherson County, KS was $211,200, and the homeownership rate was 75.5%.

    Most people in McPherson County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.8 minutes. The average car ownership in McPherson County, KS was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    McPherson County, KS is home to a population of 30.2k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.8% of McPherson County, KS residents were born outside of the country (847 people).

    In 2024, there were 28.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.9k people) in McPherson County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 959 White (Hispanic) and 804 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.2% of McPherson County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in McPherson County, KS was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in McPherson County, KS
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      26.9k ± 65
    2. White (Hispanic)
      959 ± 225
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      804 ± 150
    5.59%
    Hispanic Population
    1.69k people

    In 2024, there were 28.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.9k people) in McPherson County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 959 White (Hispanic) and 804 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.59% of the people in McPherson County, KS are hispanic (1.69k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in McPherson County, KS as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      84,373 ± 7,029 people
    2. India
      14,412 ± 2,940 people
    3. Vietnam
      10,201 ± 2,475 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 84,373 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,412 and Vietnam with 10,201.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.8%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    847 people
    2.94%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    886 people

    As of 2024, 2.8% of McPherson County, KS residents (847 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McPherson County, KS was 2.94%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      426 ± 122
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      237 ± 126
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      193 ± 94

    McPherson County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.8% of the population of McPherson County, KS has health coverage, with 57.1% on employee plans, 6.23% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 0.488% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in McPherson County, KS see 1,436 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,436 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2001 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 912 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

    1,436 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McPherson County, KS

    Primary care physicians in McPherson County, KS see an average of 1,436 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,436 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

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

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    Uninsured People

    6.17%
    Uninsured
    57.1%
    Employer Coverage
    6.23%
    Medicaid
    17%
    Medicare
    12.9%
    Non-Group
    0.488%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in McPherson County, KS grew by 9.5% from 5.63% to 6.17%.

    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.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.88 in McPherson County, KS.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 35.3% in McPherson County, KS.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9.64% in McPherson County, KS.

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    Economy

    The economy of McPherson County, KS employs 15.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in McPherson County, KS were Manufacturing (3,105 people), Educational Services (2,120 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,016 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($90,962), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,034), and Wholesale Trade ($70,172).

    Employment

    Occupations

    15.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 881
    −0.783%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.79%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in McPherson County, KS declined at a rate of −0.783%, from 16k employees to 15.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in McPherson County, KS, are Production Occupations (1,689 people), Management Occupations (1,679 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,475 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McPherson County, KS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    15.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 881
    −0.783%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.79%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in McPherson County, KS declined at a rate of −0.783%, from 16k employees to 15.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in McPherson County, KS, are Manufacturing (3,105 people), Educational Services (2,120 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,016 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $57,212
    Median earning men ± $4,692
    $35,572
    Median earning women ± $3,794

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($98,579), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,582), and Wholesale Trade ($70,517).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($87,793), Manufacturing ($56,597), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,870).

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 82
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 80
      Construction
    3. 52
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $441k
      Manufacturing
    2. $84.4k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $46.5k
      Finance and Insurance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    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.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (41%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.23%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in McPherson County, KS awarded 401 degrees. The student population of McPherson County, KS in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 1,247 male students and 715 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in McPherson County, KS are White (227 and 59.9%), Hispanic or Latino (75 and 19.8%), Black or African American (44 and 11.6%), and Two or More Races (17 and 4.49%).

    The largest universities in McPherson County, KS by number of degrees awarded are McPherson College (173 and 43.1%), Central Christian College of Kansas (119 and 29.7%), and Bethany College (109 and 27.2%).

    The most popular majors in McPherson County, KS are General Business Administration & Management (53 and 13.2%), Automotive Engineering Technology (41 and 10.2%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (22 and 5.49%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $30,700.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in McPherson County, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,962 (63.6% men and 36.4% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 1,962 students enrolled in McPherson County, KS, 63.6% men and 36.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,021 records, of which 42.1% were women and 57.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      53 degrees awarded
    2. Automotive Engineering Technology
      41 degrees awarded
    3. Sport & Fitness Management
      21 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in McPherson County, KS was General Business Administration & Management with 53 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. McPherson College
      173 degrees awarded
    2. Central Christian College of Kansas
      119 degrees awarded
    3. Bethany College
      109 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was McPherson College with 173 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 227 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McPherson County, KS, which is 1.3 times more than the 174 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 227 degrees mean that there were 3.03 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 75 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in McPherson County, KS was $211,200 in 2024, which is 0.635 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $198,400 to $211,200, a 6.45% increase. The homeownership rate in McPherson County, KS is 75.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in McPherson County, KS have an average commute time of 14.8 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.

    In 2025, 9.73% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McPherson County, KS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.83%.

    Housing

    Property

    $211,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,894
    $9,179
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$608

    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.

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    Rent vs Own

    75.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 75.5% of the housing units in McPherson County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.8%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $78,851
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,212
    12.2k
    Number of Households
    ± 736

    In 2024, the median household income of the 12.2k households in McPherson County, KS grew to $78,851 from the previous year's value of $77,701.

    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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for McPherson County, KS is from Kansas.
    0.459
    2024 Wage GINI in Kansas
    0.458
    2023 Wage GINI in Kansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.185% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (7.27%)
    3. Carpooled (6.85%)

    In 2024, 79.3% of workers in McPherson County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.27%) and those who carpooled to work (6.85%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    14.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in McPherson County, KS have a shorter commute time (14.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.767% of the workforce in McPherson County, 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 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.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 9.73% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McPherson County, KS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.83%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    9.46% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McPherson County, KS (2.68k out of 28.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 8.5% of the children was living in poverty in McPherson County, KS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 146 in McPherson County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 60.7% per 100,000 population.

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