McPherson

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

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.

Demographics

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

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
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%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

McPherson Marital Status

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