McPherson County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

McPherson County is located in Kansas with a total population of 30,130. It is the 20th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in McPherson County is 39.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McPherson County is $77,701. This is 7% higher than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $198,400. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, McPherson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

McPherson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

33.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places McPherson County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.