McPherson is a city located in McPherson County, Kansas. McPherson has a 2025 population of 13,802. It is also the county seat of McPherson County. McPherson is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,061 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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 12,625 | 90.46% |
Two or more races | 637 | 4.56% |
Black or African American | 341 | 2.44% |
Asian | 205 | 1.47% |
Other race | 131 | 0.94% |
Native American | 17 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $99,269 | - |
Families | $93,828 | $98,563 |
Households | $77,746 | $83,766 |
Non Families | $46,270 | $58,521 |
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