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McPherson

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.188
State:
Kansas

McPherson is a city located in McPherson County, Kansas. McPherson has a 2025 population of 14,066 . It is also the county seat of McPherson County . McPherson is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -0.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,073 in 2020.

The average household income in McPherson is $83,766 with a poverty rate of 11.91%. The median age in McPherson is 35.1 years: 32.9 years for males, and 36.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.4 males.

14.1K
Total Population
1,718
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.01%
Growth

McPherson Population

McPherson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of McPherson includes 90.46% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (90.46%)

Two or more races (4.56%)

Black or African American (2.44%)

Asian (1.47%)

Other race (0.94%)

Native American (0.12%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12,62590.46%
Two or more races6374.56%
Black or African American3412.44%
Asian2051.47%
Other race1310.94%
Native American170.12%

McPherson Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

McPherson's average per capita income is $47,969. Household income levels show a median of $77,746. The poverty rate stands at 11.91%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$99,269-
Families$93,828$98,563
Households$77,746$83,766
Non Families$46,270$58,521

$47,969

Average Income

$77,746

Median Household Income

11.91%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)