McPherson County, NE

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Population

454

5.09% 1-year growth

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Ben Sasse

Republican Party

Median Age

50.9

Poverty Rate

17%

Median Household Income

$48,882

19.5% 1-year decline

Median Property Value

$119,300

13.2% 1-year decline

Number of Employees

222

1.33% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, McPherson County, NE had a population of 454 people with a median age of 50.9 and a median household income of $48,882. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of McPherson County, NE grew from 432 to 454, a 5.09% increase and its median household income declined from $60,714 to $48,882, a -19.5% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McPherson County, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.3%), White (Hispanic) (1.1%), Other (Hispanic) (0.881%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%). 0% of the people in McPherson County, NE speak a non-English language, and 100% are U.S. citizens.

In 2018, the median property value in McPherson County, NE was $119,300, and the homeownership rate was 68.5%. Most people in McPherson County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in McPherson County, NE was 5 cars per household.

McPherson County, NE borders Arthur County, NE, Hooker County, NE, Keith County, NE, Logan County, NE, Lincoln County, NE, and Thomas County, NE.

United States Nebraska North Platte, NE

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Nebraska, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Employment by Industry Sector

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-5.78%

Year-over-year decline

Employment change between November 2019 and November 2020

As of November 2020, there are 145M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a -5.78% decrease in employment when compared to November 2019.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Nebraska across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in McPherson County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 89.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Other (5.57%), followed by Hillary Rodham Clinton (4.88%). The most partisan county was Keya Paha County, NE with 96% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (89.5%)
Republican Party
Other (5.57%)
Other Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (4.88%)
Democratic Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 89.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Other (5.57%), followed by Hillary Rodham Clinton (4.88%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for McPherson County, NE

89.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Nebraska

Keya Paha County, NE
96% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hayes County, NE
91.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Grant County, NE
90.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Nebraska was Keya Paha County, NE with 96% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Nebraska colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Nebraska

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Deb Fischer

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Sasse

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

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 Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 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 Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

McPherson County, NE is home to a population of 454 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2018, 0% of McPherson County, NE residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2018, there were 28.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (430 people) in McPherson County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McPherson County, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
430 ± 77
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
15 ± 23.8
White (Hispanic)
5 ± 8

1.98%

Hispanic Population

9 people

1.98% of the people in McPherson County, NE are hispanic (9 people).

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

Age by Nativity

N/A

Median Native-Born Age

± N/A

N/A

Median Foreign-Born Age

± N/A

In 2018, the median age of all people in McPherson County, NE was 50.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of N/A, were generally N/A than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of N/A. But people in McPherson County, NE are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all McPherson County, NE residents was 49.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
48,994 ± 5,364 people
Guatemala
8,374 ± 2,242 people
India
6,543 ± 1,983 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 48,994 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 8,374 and India with 6,543.

Citizenship

100%

2018 Citizenship

100%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 100% of McPherson County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in McPherson County, NE was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
12 ± 15
World War II
11 ± 8
Vietnam
6 ± 14

McPherson County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in McPherson County, NE is $48,882. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in McPherson County, NE was Census Tract 9579 with a value of $48,882, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,453. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of McPherson County, NE employs 222 people. The largest industries in McPherson County, NE are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (54 people), Retail Trade (27 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (24 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($90,938), Transportation & Warehousing ($90,938), and Wholesale Trade ($42,143).

Wages

Median Household Income

$48,882

2018 value

± $7,216

-19.5%

1 Year Growth

± 28.1%

Households in McPherson County, NE have a median annual income of $48,882, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $60,714 in 2017, which represents a -19.5% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in McPherson County, NE compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$62,233

Average Male Salary in Nebraska

± $2,227

$46,453

Average Female Salary in Nebraska

± $1,721

In 2019, full-time male employees in Nebraska made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Nebraska by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Nebraska

White
$48,483 ± $1,383
Asian
$45,945 ± $9,205
Two or More Races
$36,413 ± $8,665

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Nebraska workers was White. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Nebraska.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Nebraska by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for McPherson County, NE is from Nebraska.

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.445

2018 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2019, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.297% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9579
N/A
N/A

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in McPherson County, NE was Census Tract 9579 with a value of $48,882, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McPherson County, NE (77 out of 454 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
77 ± 37
Black
0 ± 46
Native American
0 ± 46

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in McPherson County, NE is White, followed by Black and Native American.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

222

2018 Value

± 65

-1.33%

1 Year decline

± 40.4%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in McPherson County, NE declined at a rate of -1.33%, from 225 employees to 222 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McPherson County, NE, are Management Occupations (56 people), Sales & Related Occupations (30 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (26 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McPherson County, NE.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of McPherson County, NE, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (56 people), Sales & Related Occupations (30 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (26 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, McPherson County, NE has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (6.02 times higher than expected), Transportation Occupations (2.67 times), and Management Occupations (2.54 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of McPherson County, NE, by median earnings, are Transportation Occupations ($90,833), Production, Transportation, & Material Moving Occupations ($90,417), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations ($41,250).

Industries

Employment by Industries

222

2018 Value

± 65

-1.33%

1 Year decline

± 40.4%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in McPherson County, NE declined at a rate of -1.33%, from 225 employees to 222 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McPherson County, NE, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (54 people), Retail Trade (27 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (24 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McPherson County, NE, though some of these residents may live in McPherson County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in McPherson County, NE, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (54 people), Retail Trade (27 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (24 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, McPherson County, NE has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (20.2 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (2.46 times), and Wholesale Trade (2.05 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in McPherson County, NE, by median earnings, are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($90,938), Transportation & Warehousing ($90,938), and Wholesale Trade ($42,143).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $24.1B, followed by Meat/seafood ($20.7B) and Live animals/fish ($11.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$149B

2015 Value in Nebraska

$229B

Projected 2045 Value in Nebraska

53.9% growth

In 2015, total outbound Nebraska trade was $149B. This is expected to increase 53.9% to $229B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$12.4B
Kansas
$9.12B
California
$8.39B

In 2015, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $12.4B, followed by Kansas with $9.12B and California and $8.39B.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in McPherson County, NE was $119,300 in 2018, which is 0.519 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $137,500 to $119,300, a 13.2% decrease. The homeownership rate in McPherson County, NE is 68.5%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in McPherson County, NE have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McPherson County, NE is higher than the national average, with an average of 5 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$119,300

2018 Median

± $68,038

$137,500

2017 Median

± $54,266

In 2018, the median property value in McPherson County, NE declined from to $119,300 from the previous year's value of $137,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in McPherson County, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McPherson County, NE the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

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

$48,882

Median Household Income

± $7,216

203

Number of Households

± 43

In 2018, the median household income of the 203 households in McPherson County, NE declined from $48,882 from the previous year's value of $60,714.

The following chart displays the households in McPherson County, NE 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in McPherson County, NE distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McPherson County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

68.5%

2018 Homeownership

66.7%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 68.5% of the housing units in McPherson County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in McPherson County, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McPherson County, NE have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.28% of the workforce in McPherson County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (48.2%)
Worked At Home (29.1%)
Walked (9.09%)

In 2018, 48.2% of workers in McPherson County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (29.1%) and those who walked to work (9.09%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

5 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in McPherson County, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in McPherson County, NE have 5 cars, followed by 4 cars.

Health

96.3% of the population of McPherson County, NE has health coverage, with 40.5% on employee plans, 9.69% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 28% on non-group plans, and 1.98% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Nebraska was $8,412 in 2014. This is a 3.43% increase from the previous year ($8,133).

Comparing across all counties in the state, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.8%). Additionally, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (47.2%)

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

$8,412

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Nebraska

$4,536

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,964

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,956

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Nebraska (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.43%, from $8,133 to $8,412.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.74%

Uninsured

40.5%

Employer Coverage

9.69%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

28%

Non-Group

1.98%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in McPherson County, NE declined by 14.9% from 4.4% to 3.74%.

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