McPherson County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: McPherson County, Kansas Demographics
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McPherson County, Kansas has a population of 30,205, the 20th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $78,851 and the median home value is $211,200. The poverty rate is 9.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

McPherson County Quick Facts

Population 30,205

Median Household Income $78,851

Median Home Value $211,200

Poverty Rate 9.5%

Unemployment Rate 1.8%

Median Age 39.4 years

Homeownership Rate 75.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 34.3%

High School Graduation 92.7%

Cities/Places 9

Population 30,205 20th of 105

Median Income $78,851 6% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.5%

Unemployment 1.8%

How McPherson County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	30,130	30,205	+0.2%
Median household income	$77,701	$78,851	+1.5%
Median home value	$198,400	$211,200	+6.5%

Median Household Income

McPherson

$78,851

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

McPherson

$211,200

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.3%

$25K-$50K 17.5%

$50K-$100K 33.3%

$100K+ 36.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.2%

$10K-$15K

1.5%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

16.3%

$100K-$125K

12.6%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

10.5%

$200K+

5.9%

Employment

1.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

66.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.5%

Renter 24.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $916/mo 13.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

22.7%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

23.3%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in McPherson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
McPherson	13,995	$77,529	13.5%	$211,700
Lindsborg	3,792	$81,250	6.8%	$188,000
Moundridge	1,628	$67,500	8.9%	$177,800
Inman	1,325	$59,250	4.2%	$149,000
Galva	1,002	$91,167	5.4%	$206,700
Canton	706	$70,729	4.5%	$128,200
Marquette	585	$61,923	14.7%	$85,000
Elyria	307	$158,161	12.0%	$426,400
Windom	52	$46,250	1.9%	$60,000

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Population Overview

McPherson County is located in Kansas with a total population of 30,205. It is the 20th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in McPherson County is 39.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McPherson County is $78,851. This is 6% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $211,200. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, McPherson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

McPherson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.6%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.6%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

34.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places McPherson County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for McPherson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of McPherson County, Kansas?

McPherson County has a population of 30,205, making it the 20th most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in McPherson County?

The median household income in McPherson County is $78,851 with a poverty rate of 9.5%.

How many cities are in McPherson County, Kansas?

McPherson County contains 9 Census-designated places.