McPherson, KS

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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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, 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, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in McPherson, KS are McPherson College (183 degrees awarded in 2023), Bethany College (160 degrees), and Central Christian College of Kansas (143 degrees).

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

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

McPherson, KS borders Hutchinson, KS, Salina, KS, and Wichita, KS.

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Population & Diversity

McPherson, KS is home to a population of 30.2k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.8% of McPherson, 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, 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, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in McPherson, 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, 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, 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, KS are hispanic (1.69k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    83,075 ± 6,976 people
  2. India
    12,929 ± 2,785 people
  3. Vietnam
    10,325 ± 2,490 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 83,075 Kansas residents, followed by India with 12,929 and Vietnam with 10,325.

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

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Economy

The economy of McPherson, KS employs 15.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in McPherson, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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

$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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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%.

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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 2023, universities in McPherson, KS awarded 486 degrees. The student population of McPherson, KS in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 1,124 male students and 756 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in McPherson, KS are White (284 and 62.4%), Hispanic or Latino (77 and 16.9%), Black or African American (54 and 11.9%), and Two or More Races (20 and 4.4%).

The largest universities in McPherson, KS by number of degrees awarded are McPherson College (183 and 37.7%), Bethany College (160 and 32.9%), and Central Christian College of Kansas (143 and 29.4%).

The most popular majors in McPherson, KS are General Business Administration & Management (74 and 15.2%), General Psychology (33 and 6.79%), and Other Related Mechanical Engineering Technologies (32 and 6.58%).

The median tuition cost in McPherson, KS for private four year colleges is $29,800.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in McPherson, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,880 (59.8% men and 40.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,880 students enrolled in McPherson, KS, 59.8% men and 40.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 961 records, of which 46.2% were women and 53.8% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Psychology
    33 degrees awarded
  2. Other Related Mechanical Engineering Technologies
    32 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    74 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in McPherson, KS was General Psychology with 33 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. McPherson College
    183 degrees awarded
  2. Bethany College
    160 degrees awarded
  3. Central Christian College of Kansas
    143 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was McPherson College with 183 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 256 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McPherson, KS, which is 1.11 times more than the 230 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 284 degrees mean that there were 3.69 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 77 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 ($29,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,090) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

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Housing & Living

The median property value in McPherson, 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, KS is 75.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

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

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

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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, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.8%.

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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, KS grew to $78,851 from the previous year's value of $77,701.

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.
0.458
2023 Wage GINI in Kansas
0.462
2022 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2023, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.893% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison 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, 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, 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, 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

Poverty & Diversity

9.46% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McPherson, 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, 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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Health

93.8% of the population of McPherson, 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 Kansas see 1,285 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 395 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

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1,285 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,285 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 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, KS grew by 9.5% from 5.63% to 6.17%.

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