McPherson Population

1880–2026

13,886

2026 projection

1.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for McPherson. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202613,886-320.23%
202513,918-240.17%
202413,942+90.06%
202313,933+220.16%
202213,911-630.45%
202113,974-950.68%
202014,069+9857.53%
201913,084-110.08%
201813,095-990.75%
201713,194+2031.56%

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McPherson Demographics

35.4median age

Median age

Female36 yrs
Male34.4 yrs

Adults

11,144
2,315 seniors · 21%8,829 other adults

Sex

Female 51.2% · 7,166Male 48.8% · 6,829

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 140 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

McPherson Income

$77,529median household income

Median household income

$77,529

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$51,224

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13.5%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

McPherson Marital Status

53% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married53%55%50%
Never married32%36%27%
Divorced11%7%14%
Widowed5%1%8%
Separated<1%<1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201