McPherson County, KS
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McPherson County Overview
30,085
TOTAL POPULATION
14,968
MALE POPULATION
15,117
FEMALE POPULATION
99.01
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,116
PER CAPITA INCOME
$88,145
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$71,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,876
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
16,028
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in McPherson County
The most populous races in McPherson County are White / Caucasian (28,218 | 93.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1,436 | 4.8%), and Two or more Races (982 | 3.3%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 215 | 0.7% |
Black / African American | 540 | 1.8% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,436 | 4.8% |
Native / Alaskan | 26 | 0.1% |
White / Caucasian | 28,218 | 93.8% |
Two or more Races | 982 | 3.3% |
Some other Race | 104 | 0.4% |
Total | 30,085 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in McPherson County
The most populous ancestries reported in McPherson County are German (9,205 | 30.6%), English (2,869 | 9.5%), Swedish (2,502 | 8.3%), Irish (2,091 | 7.0%), and American (1,940 | 6.5%), together accounting for 61.9% of all McPherson County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 21 | 0.1% |
American | 1,940 | 6.5% |
Australian | 23 | 0.1% |
Austrian | 72 | 0.2% |
Bahamian | 2 | 0.0% |
Basque | 8 | 0.0% |
Belgian | 3 | 0.0% |
Bhutanese | 100 | 0.3% |
Blackfeet | 29 | 0.1% |
Bolivian | 5 | 0.0% |
Brazilian | 2 | 0.0% |
British | 274 | 0.9% |
Burmese | 21 | 0.1% |
Canadian | 21 | 0.1% |
Central American | 53 | 0.2% |
Central American Indian | 6 | 0.0% |
Cherokee | 91 | 0.3% |
Cheyenne | 3 | 0.0% |
Chippewa | 14 | 0.1% |
Choctaw | 33 | 0.1% |
Colombian | 79 | 0.3% |
Creek | 3 | 0.0% |
Crow | 1 | 0.0% |
Cuban | 69 | 0.2% |
Czech | 241 | 0.8% |
Czechoslovakian | 27 | 0.1% |
Danish | 249 | 0.8% |
Delaware | 5 | 0.0% |
Dutch | 497 | 1.7% |
Eastern European | 30 | 0.1% |
English | 2,869 | 9.5% |
European | 562 | 1.9% |
Finnish | 9 | 0.0% |
French | 572 | 1.9% |
French Canadian | 65 | 0.2% |
German | 9,205 | 30.6% |
Greek | 42 | 0.1% |
Guatemalan | 26 | 0.1% |
Haitian | 7 | 0.0% |
Hungarian | 8 | 0.0% |
Indian (Asian) | 10 | 0.0% |
Iranian | 11 | 0.0% |
Irish | 2,091 | 7.0% |
Iroquois | 19 | 0.1% |
Italian | 356 | 1.2% |
Korean | 163 | 0.5% |
Laotian | 1 | 0.0% |
Luxembourger | 12 | 0.0% |
Malaysian | 9 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 1,079 | 3.6% |
Mexican American Indian | 22 | 0.1% |
Native Hawaiian | 4 | 0.0% |
Navajo | 32 | 0.1% |
Northern European | 43 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 381 | 1.3% |
Pennsylvania German | 21 | 0.1% |
Peruvian | 8 | 0.0% |
Polish | 507 | 1.7% |
Portuguese | 13 | 0.0% |
Puerto Rican | 67 | 0.2% |
Romanian | 2 | 0.0% |
Russian | 376 | 1.3% |
Salvadoran | 27 | 0.1% |
Scandinavian | 64 | 0.2% |
Scotch-Irish | 374 | 1.2% |
Scottish | 833 | 2.8% |
Sioux | 8 | 0.0% |
Slavic | 68 | 0.2% |
Slovak | 3 | 0.0% |
Slovene | 26 | 0.1% |
South African | 13 | 0.0% |
South American | 92 | 0.3% |
Spaniard | 23 | 0.1% |
Spanish | 26 | 0.1% |
Sri Lankan | 36 | 0.1% |
Subsaharan African | 67 | 0.2% |
Swedish | 2,502 | 8.3% |
Swiss | 299 | 1.0% |
Thai | 6 | 0.0% |
Ukrainian | 47 | 0.2% |
Welsh | 232 | 0.8% | View All 81 Rows |
Immigrants in McPherson County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in McPherson County came from Latin America (476 | 1.6%), Central America (424 | 1.4%), Mexico (384 | 1.3%), Asia (179 | 0.6%), and South Eastern Asia (123 | 0.4%), together accounting for 5.3% of all McPherson County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 119 | 0.4% |
Asia | 179 | 0.6% |
Bahamas | 4 | 0.0% |
Belize | 3 | 0.0% |
Bolivia | 5 | 0.0% |
Brazil | 20 | 0.1% |
Canada | 66 | 0.2% |
Caribbean | 5 | 0.0% |
Central America | 424 | 1.4% |
Colombia | 20 | 0.1% |
Eastern Asia | 18 | 0.1% |
Eastern Europe | 12 | 0.0% |
El Salvador | 20 | 0.1% |
England | 28 | 0.1% |
Europe | 79 | 0.3% |
France | 3 | 0.0% |
Germany | 23 | 0.1% |
Guatemala | 17 | 0.1% |
Haiti | 1 | 0.0% |
Indonesia | 1 | 0.0% |
Korea | 18 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 476 | 1.6% |
Mexico | 384 | 1.3% |
Middle Africa | 105 | 0.4% |
Nepal | 38 | 0.1% |
Northern Europe | 41 | 0.1% |
Peru | 2 | 0.0% |
Philippines | 96 | 0.3% |
Romania | 2 | 0.0% |
Russia | 10 | 0.0% |
South Africa | 13 | 0.0% |
South America | 47 | 0.2% |
South Central Asia | 38 | 0.1% |
South Eastern Asia | 123 | 0.4% |
Vietnam | 26 | 0.1% |
Western Africa | 1 | 0.0% |
Western Europe | 26 | 0.1% |
Zaire | 33 | 0.1% | View All 38 Rows |
Sex and Age in McPherson County
Sex and Age in McPherson County
The most populous age groups in McPherson County are 20 to 24 Years (1,274 | 8.5%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (1,297 | 8.6%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 733 (4.9%) | 758 (5.0%) |
5 to 9 Years | 994 (6.6%) | 831 (5.5%) |
10 to 14 Years | 874 (5.8%) | 1,000 (6.6%) |
15 to 19 Years | 1,239 (8.3%) | 1,297 (8.6%) |
20 to 24 Years | 1,274 (8.5%) | 1,021 (6.8%) |
25 to 29 Years | 933 (6.2%) | 744 (4.9%) |
30 to 34 Years | 844 (5.6%) | 806 (5.3%) |
35 to 39 Years | 899 (6.0%) | 888 (5.9%) |
40 to 44 Years | 885 (5.9%) | 946 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 Years | 773 (5.2%) | 832 (5.5%) |
50 to 54 Years | 834 (5.6%) | 713 (4.7%) |
55 to 59 Years | 1,109 (7.4%) | 1,083 (7.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 932 (6.2%) | 917 (6.1%) |
65 to 69 Years | 1,018 (6.8%) | 833 (5.5%) |
70 to 74 Years | 502 (3.4%) | 775 (5.1%) |
75 to 79 Years | 440 (2.9%) | 593 (3.9%) |
80 to 84 Years | 146 (1.0%) | 336 (2.2%) |
85 Years and over | 539 (3.6%) | 744 (4.9%) |
Total | 14,968 (100.0%) | 15,117 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in McPherson County
Median Family Size in McPherson County
The median family size in McPherson County is 2.87 persons per family, with married-couple families (6,826 | 84.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.93 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (463 | 5.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.33 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 6,826 (84.3%) | 2.93 |
Single Male/Father | 463 (5.7%) | 2.33 |
Single Female/Mother | 811 (10.0%) | 2.64 |
Total Families | 8,100 (100.0%) | 2.87 |
Median Household Size in McPherson County
The median household size in McPherson County is 2.34 persons per household, with married-couple households (6,826 | 56.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.95 persons per household. non-family households (4,040 | 33.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 6,826 (56.2%) | 2.95 |
Single Male/Father | 463 (3.8%) | 2.60 |
Single Female/Mother | 811 (6.7%) | 2.76 |
Non-family | 4,040 (33.3%) | 1.19 |
Total Households | 12,140 (100.0%) | 2.34 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in McPherson County
Out of a total of 12,140 households in McPherson County, 8,100 (66.7%) are family households, while 4,040 (33.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,183, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,317.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 3,317 (27.3%) |
2-Person Households | 4,183 (34.5%) | 674 (5.6%) |
3-Person Households | 1,547 (12.7%) | 22 (0.2%) |
4-Person Households | 1,312 (10.8%) | 27 (0.2%) |
5-Person Households | 666 (5.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 260 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 132 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 8,100 (66.7%) | 4,040 (33.3%) |
Female Fertility in McPherson County
Fertility by Age in McPherson County
Average fertility rate in McPherson County is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.3% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 10 (3.5%) | 8.0 |
20 to 34 years | 216 (75.3%) | 84.0 |
35 to 50 years | 61 (21.2%) | 22.0 |
Total | 287 (100.0%) | 43.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in McPherson County
79.4% of women with births (287) in McPherson County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 13.9% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 186 (86.1%) | 30 (13.9%) |
35 to 50 years | 42 (68.9%) | 19 (31.1%) |
Total | 228 (79.4%) | 59 (20.6%) |
Fertility by Education in McPherson County
Average fertility rate in McPherson County is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 134.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 36.9% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 31 (10.8%) | 27.0 |
High School Diploma | 31 (10.8%) | 25.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 53 (18.5%) | 21.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 106 (36.9%) | 88.0 |
Graduate Degree | 66 (23.0%) | 134.0 |
Total | 287 (100.0%) | 43.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in McPherson County
20.6% of women with births in McPherson County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 67.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 29 (93.5%) | 2 (6.5%) |
High School Diploma | 10 (32.3%) | 21 (67.7%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 20 (37.7%) | 33 (62.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 103 (97.2%) | 3 (2.8%) |
Graduate Degree | 66 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 228 (79.4%) | 59 (20.6%) |
Income in McPherson County
Income Overview in McPherson County
Per Capita Income in McPherson County is $34,116, while median incomes of families and households are $88,145 and $71,250 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 30,085 | $34,116 |
Median Family Income | 8,100 | $88,145 |
Mean Family Income | 8,100 | $96,918 |
Median Household Income | 12,140 | $71,250 |
Mean Household Income | 12,140 | $82,937 |
Income Deficit | 8,100 | $10,876 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 30,085 | 40.99% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 30,085 | 59.01¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 30,085 | 0.39 |
Earnings by Sex in McPherson County
Average Earnings in McPherson County are $37,585, $48,238 for men and $28,464 for women, a difference of 41.0%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 9,461 (53.9%) | $48,238 |
Female | 8,102 (46.1%) | $28,464 |
Total | 17,563 (100.0%) | $37,585 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in McPherson County
The most common earnings brackets in McPherson County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (1,351 | 14.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (857 | 10.6%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 709 (7.5%) | 797 (9.8%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 516 (5.4%) | 610 (7.5%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 441 (4.7%) | 349 (4.3%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 231 (2.4%) | 200 (2.5%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 271 (2.9%) | 322 (4.0%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 188 (2.0%) | 450 (5.6%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 116 (1.2%) | 161 (2.0%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 155 (1.6%) | 185 (2.3%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 181 (1.9%) | 119 (1.5%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 228 (2.4%) | 240 (3.0%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 256 (2.7%) | 857 (10.6%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 370 (3.9%) | 422 (5.2%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 321 (3.4%) | 443 (5.5%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 449 (4.8%) | 254 (3.1%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 481 (5.1%) | 622 (7.7%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 332 (3.5%) | 205 (2.5%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 764 (8.1%) | 659 (8.1%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 783 (8.3%) | 378 (4.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,351 (14.3%) | 521 (6.4%) |
$100,000+ | 1,318 (13.9%) | 308 (3.8%) |
Total | 9,461 (100.0%) | 8,102 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in McPherson County
Average earnings in McPherson County are $58,691 for men and $36,420 for women, a difference of 38.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,958, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $47,888. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,700, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $25,572.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $47,888 | $0 |
High School Diploma | $54,130 | $25,572 |
College or Associate's Degree | $54,773 | $29,973 |
Bachelor's Degree | $67,239 | $46,998 |
Graduate Degree | $73,958 | $58,700 |
Total | $58,691 | $36,420 |
Family Income in McPherson County
Family Income Brackets in McPherson County
According to the McPherson County family income data, there are 2,001 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 130 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 178 | 2.2% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 130 | 1.6% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 316 | 3.9% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 397 | 4.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 737 | 9.1% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,409 | 17.4% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,669 | 20.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 2,001 | 24.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 826 | 10.2% |
$200,000+ | 437 | 5.4% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in McPherson County
7+ person families (121 | 1.5%) account for the highest median family income in McPherson County with $114,464 per family, while 2-person families (4,346 | 53.6%) have the highest median income of $40,544 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 4,346 (53.6%) | $81,088 |
3-Person Families | 1,508 (18.6%) | $84,138 |
4-Person Families | 1,261 (15.6%) | $97,664 |
5-Person Families | 631 (7.8%) | $105,057 |
6-Person Families | 233 (2.9%) | $114,453 |
7+ Person Families | 121 (1.5%) | $114,464 |
Total | 8,100 (100.0%) | $88,145 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in McPherson County
The median family income in McPherson County is $88,145, with families comprising 3+ earners (801) having the highest median family income of $119,034, while families with no earners (1,039) have the lowest median family income of $54,205, accounting for 9.9% and 12.8% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 1,039 (12.8%) | $54,205 |
1 Earner | 2,051 (25.3%) | $65,912 |
2 Earners | 4,209 (52.0%) | $102,997 |
3+ Earners | 801 (9.9%) | $119,034 |
Total | 8,100 (100.0%) | $88,145 |
Household Income in McPherson County
Household Income Brackets in McPherson County
With 2,307 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in McPherson County, accounting for 19.0% of all households. In contrast, only 291 households (2.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 668 | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 291 | 2.4% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 838 | 6.9% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 983 | 8.1% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,396 | 11.5% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,161 | 17.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 2,027 | 16.7% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 2,307 | 19.0% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 947 | 7.8% |
$200,000+ | 534 | 4.4% |
Household Income by Householder Age in McPherson County
The median household income in McPherson County is $71,250, with the highest median household income of $91,472 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,171 households (34.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,779, with 863 households (7.1%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 863 (7.1%) | $36,779 |
25 to 44 Years | 3,869 (31.9%) | $83,599 |
45 to 64 Years | 4,171 (34.4%) | $91,472 |
65+ Years | 3,237 (26.7%) | $52,100 |
Total | 12,140 (100.0%) | $71,250 |
Poverty in McPherson County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in McPherson County
With 9.5% poverty level for males and 11.7% for females among the residents of McPherson County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 430 males (33.2%) and 442 females (31.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 40 (5.6%) | 52 (6.9%) |
5 Years | 7 (7.4%) | 7 (28.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 88 (7.4%) | 156 (13.2%) |
12 to 14 Years | 70 (12.0%) | 121 (19.5%) |
15 Years | 18 (10.1%) | 29 (13.9%) |
16 and 17 Years | 34 (8.3%) | 29 (6.6%) |
18 to 24 Years | 430 (33.2%) | 442 (31.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 39 (2.2%) | 131 (8.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 108 (6.0%) | 326 (17.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 68 (4.2%) | 74 (4.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 207 (10.1%) | 119 (6.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 182 (12.3%) | 117 (7.4%) |
75 Years and over | 51 (5.3%) | 75 (6.0%) |
Total | 1,342 (9.5%) | 1,678 (11.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in McPherson County
According to the poverty statistics in McPherson County, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.8% of males and 95.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 678 (94.4%) | 704 (93.1%) |
5 Years | 88 (92.6%) | 18 (72.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 1,100 (92.6%) | 1,030 (86.9%) |
12 to 14 Years | 511 (87.9%) | 499 (80.5%) |
15 Years | 161 (89.9%) | 180 (86.1%) |
16 and 17 Years | 376 (91.7%) | 410 (93.4%) |
18 to 24 Years | 865 (66.8%) | 952 (68.3%) |
25 to 34 Years | 1,728 (97.8%) | 1,417 (91.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,676 (94.0%) | 1,508 (82.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,534 (95.8%) | 1,453 (95.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,834 (89.9%) | 1,821 (93.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,292 (87.6%) | 1,473 (92.6%) |
75 Years and over | 911 (94.7%) | 1,181 (94.0%) |
Total | 12,754 (90.5%) | 12,646 (88.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in McPherson County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in McPherson County show that 2.6% or 179 of the total 6,826 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.8%, comprising of 38 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 4,016 (97.7%) | 94 (2.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 1,964 (97.7%) | 47 (2.3%) |
3 or 4 Children | 614 (94.2%) | 38 (5.8%) |
5 or more Children | 53 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 6,647 (97.4%) | 179 (2.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in McPherson County
According to the poverty data in McPherson County, 11.7% or 54 single-father households and 35.6% or 289 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (48.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 6 (3.9%) | 100 (36.2%) |
1 or 2 Children | 32 (11.6%) | 170 (33.9%) |
3 or 4 Children | 16 (48.5%) | 12 (44.4%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
Total | 54 (11.7%) | 289 (35.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in McPherson County
The poverty data for McPherson County shows that 179 of the married-couple family households (2.6%) and 343 of the single-parent households (26.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (5.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 94 (2.3%) | 106 (24.7%) |
1 or 2 Children | 47 (2.3%) | 202 (26.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 38 (5.8%) | 28 (46.7%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
Total | 179 (2.6%) | 343 (26.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in McPherson County
Employment by Class of Employer in McPherson County
Among the 15,427 employed individuals in McPherson County, private company employees (9,908 | 64.2%), not-for-profit organizations (1,640 | 10.6%), and local government employees (1,610 | 10.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 9,908 | 64.2% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 627 | 4.1% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 872 | 5.7% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,640 | 10.6% |
Local Government Employees | 1,610 | 10.4% |
State Government Employees | 407 | 2.6% |
Federal Government Employees | 229 | 1.5% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 134 | 0.9% |
Total | 15,427 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in McPherson County
According to the labor force statistics for McPherson County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (24,507), 65.4% or 16,028 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 337 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 88.1% or 2,777 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.5% or 166 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 1,229 (57.2%) | 166 (13.5%) |
20 to 24 Years | 1,859 (81.0%) | 61 (3.3%) |
25 to 29 Years | 1,452 (86.6%) | 9 (0.6%) |
30 to 34 Years | 1,409 (85.4%) | 23 (1.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 3,079 (85.1%) | 68 (2.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 2,777 (88.1%) | 3 (0.1%) |
55 to 59 Years | 1,760 (80.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 1,021 (55.2%) | 5 (0.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,189 (38.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 252 (9.0%) | 3 (1.2%) |
Total | 16,028 (65.4%) | 337 (2.1%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in McPherson County
According to labor force statistics for McPherson County, 81.3% of individuals (11,494) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (14,138) are in the labor force, with 1.0% or 115 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.7% or 4,316 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.7% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 597 (59.4%) | 27 (2.7%) |
High School Diploma | 2,492 (78.5%) | 35 (1.1%) |
College / Associate Degree | 4,097 (78.0%) | 58 (1.1%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 4,316 (91.7%) | 24 (0.5%) |
Total | 11,494 (81.3%) | 141 (1.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in McPherson County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in McPherson County are Community & Social Service (1,749 | 11.2%), Management (1,581 | 10.1%), Education Instruction & Library (1,205 | 7.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (996 | 6.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (954 | 6.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in McPherson County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (82.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (81.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.3%), Health Technologists (76.9%), and Business & Financial (76.4%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 1,122 (71.0%) | 459 (29.0%) |
Business & Financial | 164 (23.6%) | 531 (76.4%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 783 (82.1%) | 171 (17.9%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 270 (81.8%) | 60 (18.2%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 413 (86.8%) | 63 (13.2%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 100 (67.6%) | 48 (32.4%) |
Community & Social Service | 648 (37.0%) | 1,101 (62.9%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 125 (45.8%) | 148 (54.2%) |
Legal Services & Support | 27 (64.3%) | 15 (35.7%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 338 (28.1%) | 867 (72.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 158 (69.0%) | 71 (31.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 186 (18.7%) | 810 (81.3%) |
Health Technologists | 164 (23.1%) | 546 (76.9%) |
Total (Category) | 2,903 (48.6%) | 3,072 (51.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 8,446 (53.9%) | 7,212 (46.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in McPherson County are Food Preparation & Serving (903 | 5.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (586 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (490 | 3.1%), Security & Protection (424 | 2.7%), and Personal Care & Service (279 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in McPherson County, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (69.3%), Law Enforcement (44.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (40.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (91.4%), Healthcare Support (86.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.8%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 64 (13.1%) | 426 (86.9%) |
Security & Protection | 152 (35.8%) | 272 (64.1%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 71 (29.2%) | 172 (70.8%) |
Law Enforcement | 81 (44.8%) | 100 (55.2%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 367 (40.6%) | 536 (59.4%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 406 (69.3%) | 180 (30.7%) |
Personal Care & Service | 24 (8.6%) | 255 (91.4%) |
Total (Category) | 1,013 (37.8%) | 1,669 (62.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 8,446 (53.9%) | 7,212 (46.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in McPherson County are Office & Administration (1,735 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (1,007 | 6.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 406 (40.3%) | 601 (59.7%) |
Office & Administration | 393 (22.7%) | 1,342 (77.3%) |
Total (Category) | 799 (29.1%) | 1,943 (70.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 8,446 (53.9%) | 7,212 (46.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in McPherson County are Construction & Extraction (682 | 4.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (573 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (129 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 117 (90.7%) | 12 (9.3%) |
Construction & Extraction | 647 (94.9%) | 35 (5.1%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 536 (93.5%) | 37 (6.5%) |
Total (Category) | 1,300 (93.9%) | 84 (6.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 8,446 (53.9%) | 7,212 (46.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in McPherson County are Production (1,773 | 11.3%), Transportation (613 | 3.9%), and Material Moving (489 | 3.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 1,416 (79.9%) | 357 (20.1%) |
Transportation | 564 (92.0%) | 49 (8.0%) |
Material Moving | 451 (92.2%) | 38 (7.8%) |
Total (Category) | 2,431 (84.6%) | 444 (15.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 8,446 (53.9%) | 7,212 (46.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in McPherson County
Employment Industries in McPherson County
The major employment industries in McPherson County include Manufacturing (3,402 | 21.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,019 | 12.9%), Educational Services (1,616 | 10.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,130 | 7.2%), and Finance & Insurance (1,088 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in McPherson County
The McPherson County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (93.3%), and Utilities (93.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (90.2%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (85.5%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 498 (82.9%) | 103 (17.1%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 133 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 899 (93.3%) | 64 (6.7%) |
Manufacturing | 2,742 (80.6%) | 660 (19.4%) |
Wholesale Trade | 85 (58.6%) | 60 (41.4%) |
Retail Trade | 625 (64.9%) | 338 (35.1%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 444 (84.7%) | 80 (15.3%) |
Utilities | 109 (93.2%) | 8 (6.8%) |
Information | 91 (46.2%) | 106 (53.8%) |
Finance & Insurance | 317 (29.1%) | 771 (70.9%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 12 (14.5%) | 71 (85.5%) |
Professional & Scientific | 227 (41.7%) | 317 (58.3%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 228 (53.8%) | 196 (46.2%) |
Educational Services | 649 (40.2%) | 967 (59.8%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 198 (9.8%) | 1,821 (90.2%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 119 (51.3%) | 113 (48.7%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 407 (36.0%) | 723 (64.0%) |
Public Administration | 277 (42.7%) | 372 (57.3%) |
Total | 8,446 (53.9%) | 7,212 (46.1%) |
Education in McPherson County
School Enrollment in McPherson County
The most common levels of schooling among the 7,554 students in McPherson County are college / undergraduate (2,026 | 26.8%), high school (1,551 | 20.5%), and middle school (1,540 | 20.4%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 302 | 4.0% |
Kindergarten | 239 | 3.2% |
Elementary School | 1,517 | 20.1% |
Middle School | 1,540 | 20.4% |
High School | 1,551 | 20.5% |
College / Undergraduate | 2,026 | 26.8% |
Graduate / Professional | 379 | 5.0% |
Total | 7,554 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in McPherson County
Out of a total of 7,554 students who are enrolled in schools in McPherson County, 2,583 (34.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,971 (65.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 678 (73.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,514 (83.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 187 (71.1%) | 76 (28.9%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 1,316 (76.5%) | 405 (23.5%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,514 (83.3%) | 303 (16.7%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 951 (82.8%) | 197 (17.2%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 349 (33.4%) | 696 (66.6%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 244 (26.5%) | 678 (73.5%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 242 (76.1%) | 76 (23.9%) |
35 Years and over | 171 (53.4%) | 149 (46.6%) |
Total | 4,971 (65.8%) | 2,583 (34.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in McPherson County
Business (1,306 | 18.8%), education (1,251 | 18.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (835 | 12.0%), science & technology (613 | 8.8%), and visual & performing arts (392 | 5.6%) are the most common fields of study among 6,963 individuals in McPherson County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 320 | 4.6% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 835 | 12.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 267 | 3.8% |
Psychology | 335 | 4.8% |
Social Sciences | 386 | 5.5% |
Engineering | 332 | 4.8% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 11 | 0.2% |
Science & Technology | 613 | 8.8% |
Business | 1,306 | 18.8% |
Education | 1,251 | 18.0% |
Literature & Languages | 146 | 2.1% |
Liberal Arts & History | 269 | 3.9% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 392 | 5.6% |
Communications | 128 | 1.8% |
Arts & Humanities | 372 | 5.3% |
Total | 6,963 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in McPherson County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in McPherson County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in McPherson County are males with 2 vehicles (3,459, accounting for 42.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,198, making up 50.1%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 104 (1.3%) | 76 (1.1%) |
1 Vehicle | 1,017 (12.6%) | 964 (14.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 3,459 (42.7%) | 3,198 (46.3%) |
3 Vehicles | 2,207 (27.3%) | 1,709 (24.8%) |
4 Vehicles | 618 (7.6%) | 572 (8.3%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 691 (8.5%) | 383 (5.6%) |
Total | 8,096 (100.0%) | 6,902 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in McPherson County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in McPherson County are 5 to 9 minutes (4,423 commuters, 30.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (2,506 commuters, 17.2%), and less than 5 minutes (1,910 commuters, 13.1%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 1,910 | 13.1% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 4,423 | 30.4% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 2,506 | 17.2% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 1,704 | 11.7% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 1,179 | 8.1% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 462 | 3.2% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 1,097 | 7.5% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 184 | 1.3% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 310 | 2.1% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 395 | 2.7% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 249 | 1.7% |
90 or more Minutes | 113 | 0.8% |
Commute Time by Sex in McPherson County
The most common commute times in McPherson County are 5 to 9 minutes (2,091 commuters, 26.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (2,332 commuters, 35.0%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 879 (11.2%) | 1,031 (15.5%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 2,091 (26.6%) | 2,332 (35.0%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 1,744 (22.2%) | 762 (11.4%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 1,133 (14.4%) | 571 (8.6%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 647 (8.2%) | 532 (8.0%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 258 (3.3%) | 204 (3.1%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 529 (6.7%) | 568 (8.5%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 81 (1.0%) | 103 (1.5%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 184 (2.3%) | 126 (1.9%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 111 (1.4%) | 284 (4.3%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 157 (2.0%) | 92 (1.4%) |
90 or more Minutes | 57 (0.7%) | 56 (0.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in McPherson County
The most frequent times of departure to work in McPherson County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,352, 17.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,418, 21.3%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 378 (4.8%) | 140 (2.1%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 505 (6.4%) | 208 (3.1%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 481 (6.1%) | 347 (5.2%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 522 (6.6%) | 280 (4.2%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 896 (11.4%) | 767 (11.5%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 1,206 (15.3%) | 810 (12.2%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 1,352 (17.2%) | 1,418 (21.3%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 786 (10.0%) | 890 (13.4%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 212 (2.7%) | 416 (6.2%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 199 (2.5%) | 404 (6.1%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 152 (1.9%) | 83 (1.3%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 29 (0.4%) | 57 (0.9%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 381 (4.8%) | 365 (5.5%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 772 (9.8%) | 476 (7.1%) |
Total | 7,871 (100.0%) | 6,661 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in McPherson County
Occupancy by Ownership in McPherson County
Of the total 12,140 dwellings in McPherson County, owner-occupied units account for 9,040 (74.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,100 (25.5%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 9,040 | 74.5% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 3,100 | 25.5% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 12,140 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in McPherson County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 3,317 | 27.3% |
2-Person Household | 4,857 | 40.0% |
3-Person Household | 1,569 | 12.9% |
4+ Person Household | 2,397 | 19.7% |
Total Housing Units | 12,140 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in McPherson County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 1,904 (57.4%) | 1,413 (42.6%) |
2-Person Household | 3,956 (81.5%) | 901 (18.5%) |
3-Person Household | 1,131 (72.1%) | 438 (27.9%) |
4+ Person Household | 2,049 (85.5%) | 348 (14.5%) |
Total Housing Units | 9,040 (74.5%) | 3,100 (25.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in McPherson County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 515 (61.7%) | 320 (38.3%) |
High School Diploma | 1,896 (65.9%) | 981 (34.1%) |
College/Associate Degree | 3,540 (74.6%) | 1,204 (25.4%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,089 (83.9%) | 595 (16.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in McPherson County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 2,671 | 22.0% |
35 to 44 Years | 2,061 | 17.0% |
45 to 54 Years | 1,807 | 14.9% |
55 to 64 Years | 2,364 | 19.5% |
65 to 74 Years | 1,704 | 14.0% |
75 to 84 Years | 921 | 7.6% |
85 Years and Over | 612 | 5.0% |
Total | 12,140 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in McPherson County
Median Income by Occupancy in McPherson County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 9,040 (74.5%) | $86,766 |
Renter-Occupied | 3,100 (25.5%) | $39,128 |
Average | 12,140 (100.0%) | $71,250 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in McPherson County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 196 (2.2%) | 264 (8.5%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 23 (0.3%) | 185 (6.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 103 (1.1%) | 193 (6.2%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 157 (1.7%) | 190 (6.1%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 287 (3.2%) | 208 (6.7%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 590 (6.5%) | 388 (12.5%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 858 (9.5%) | 540 (17.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,505 (16.7%) | 653 (21.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,758 (19.5%) | 266 (8.6%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 2,169 (24.0%) | 134 (4.3%) |
$150,000 or more | 1,394 (15.4%) | 79 (2.5%) |
Total | 9,040 (100.0%) | 3,100 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in McPherson County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 517 (5.7%) | 65 (2.1%) |
$300 to $499 | 955 (10.6%) | 228 (7.3%) |
$500 to $799 | 2,246 (24.8%) | 920 (29.7%) |
$800 to $999 | 633 (7.0%) | 656 (21.2%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 2,405 (26.6%) | 913 (29.4%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 1,428 (15.8%) | 79 (2.5%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 493 (5.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 181 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 182 (2.0%) | 49 (1.6%) |
Total | 9,040 (100.0%) | 3,100 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in McPherson County
Housing Structures in McPherson County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 9,747 | 80.3% |
Single Unit, Attached | 416 | 3.4% |
2 Unit Apartments | 488 | 4.0% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 390 | 3.2% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 109 | 0.9% |
10 or more Apartments | 397 | 3.3% |
Mobile Home / Other | 593 | 4.9% |
Total | 12,140 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in McPherson County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 8,428 (86.5%) | 1,319 (13.5%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 98 (23.6%) | 318 (76.4%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 111 (22.8%) | 377 (77.2%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 3 (0.8%) | 387 (99.2%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 6 (5.5%) | 103 (94.5%) |
10 or more Apartments | 20 (5.0%) | 377 (95.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 374 (63.1%) | 219 (36.9%) |
Total | 9,040 (74.5%) | 3,100 (25.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in McPherson County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 22 (0.2%) | 70 (2.3%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 260 (2.9%) | 699 (22.6%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 1,819 (20.1%) | 1,387 (44.7%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 2,799 (31.0%) | 685 (22.1%) |
8 or more Rooms | 4,140 (45.8%) | 259 (8.4%) |
Total | 9,040 (100.0%) | 3,100 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in McPherson County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 5,908 (65.3%) | 1,570 (50.6%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 1,271 (14.1%) | 213 (6.9%) |
Electricity | 1,560 (17.3%) | 1,278 (41.2%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 22 (0.2%) | 7 (0.2%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 276 (3.0%) | 27 (0.9%) |
No Fuel Used | 3 (0.0%) | 5 (0.2%) |
Total | 9,040 (100.0%) | 3,100 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in McPherson County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 130 (1.4%) | 314 (10.1%) |
1 Vehicle | 1,477 (16.3%) | 1,480 (47.7%) |
2 Vehicles | 4,216 (46.6%) | 1,003 (32.4%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 3,217 (35.6%) | 303 (9.8%) |
Total | 9,040 (100.0%) | 3,100 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in McPherson County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in McPherson County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 3,857 | 5,183 |
Median Property Value | $174,700 | $187,600 |
Median Household Income | $71,455 | $996 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $595 | $182 |
Real Estate Taxes | $2,597 | $183 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in McPherson County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 518 (13.4%) | 198 (3.8%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 335 (8.7%) | 472 (9.1%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 2,395 (62.1%) | 3,672 (70.9%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 491 (12.7%) | 701 (13.5%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 97 (2.5%) | 116 (2.2%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 21 (0.5%) | 21 (0.4%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.1%) |
Total | 3,857 (100.0%) | 5,183 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in McPherson County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 170 (4.4%) | 71 (1.4%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 416 (10.8%) | 49 (0.9%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 479 (12.4%) | 131 (2.5%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 227 (5.9%) | 111 (2.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 732 (19.0%) | 631 (12.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 598 (15.5%) | 773 (14.9%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 837 (21.7%) | 1,160 (22.4%) |
$150,000 or more | 398 (10.3%) | 1,332 (25.7%) |
Total | 3,857 (100.0%) | 5,183 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in McPherson County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 1,375 (35.6%) | 94,612 (1,825.4%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 1,002 (26.0%) | 2,554 (49.3%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 398 (10.3%) | 1,566 (30.2%) |
4.0x or more | 1,036 (26.9%) | 421 (8.1%) |
Total | 3,857 (100.0%) | 5,183 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in McPherson County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 365 (9.5%) | 22 (0.4%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 596 (15.4%) | 225 (4.3%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 2,693 (69.8%) | 606 (11.7%) |
Total | 3,857 (100.0%) | 5,183 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in McPherson County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in McPherson County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 1,569 (97.4%) | 42 (2.6%) |
6 to 18 Years | 5,055 (94.5%) | 295 (5.5%) |
19 to 25 Years | 2,991 (89.1%) | 364 (10.8%) |
26 to 34 Years | 2,675 (89.2%) | 325 (10.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 3,150 (87.1%) | 466 (12.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 2,882 (92.1%) | 247 (7.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 3,793 (95.3%) | 188 (4.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3,046 (99.4%) | 18 (0.6%) |
75 Years and older | 2,204 (99.4%) | 14 (0.6%) |
Total | 27,365 (93.3%) | 1,959 (6.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in McPherson County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 1,569 (97.4%) | 42 (2.6%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 5,055 (94.5%) | 295 (5.5%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 2,991 (89.1%) | 364 (10.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in McPherson County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 2,464 (80.9%) | 580 (19.1%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 3,835 (92.6%) | 306 (7.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 4,554 (93.3%) | 327 (6.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 4,883 (92.6%) | 391 (7.4%) |
$100,000 and over | 10,711 (97.4%) | 286 (2.6%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in McPherson County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 282 (17.5%) | 1,326 (82.3%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,152 (21.5%) | 4,106 (76.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 219 (6.5%) | 2,822 (84.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 195 (6.5%) | 2,529 (84.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 354 (9.8%) | 2,932 (81.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 237 (7.6%) | 2,734 (87.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 694 (17.4%) | 3,461 (86.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,940 (96.0%) | 1,968 (64.2%) |
75 Years and over | 2,203 (99.3%) | 1,378 (62.1%) |
Total | 8,276 (28.2%) | 23,256 (79.3%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in McPherson County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 2 (0.3%) | 11 (1.5%) |
5 to 17 Years | 94 (3.8%) | 70 (2.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 201 (5.5%) | 183 (5.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 761 (14.0%) | 744 (14.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 341 (23.1%) | 388 (24.4%) |
75 Years and over | 478 (49.7%) | 614 (48.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in McPherson County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 4 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 24 (0.6%) | 16 (0.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 366 (6.8%) | 76 (1.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 142 (9.6%) | 70 (4.4%) |
75 Years and over | 261 (27.1%) | 277 (22.1%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 2 (0.3%) | 11 (1.5%) |
5 to 17 Years | 11 (0.4%) | 1 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 10 (0.3%) | 4 (0.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 79 (1.5%) | 116 (2.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 119 (8.1%) | 51 (3.2%) |
75 Years and over | 114 (11.8%) | 56 (4.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 86 (3.5%) | 69 (2.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 111 (3.0%) | 140 (4.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 329 (6.1%) | 318 (6.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 29 (2.0%) | 159 (10.0%) |
75 Years and over | 54 (5.6%) | 82 (6.5%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 12 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 53 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 258 (4.8%) | 452 (8.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 231 (15.7%) | 209 (13.1%) |
75 Years and over | 258 (26.8%) | 380 (30.2%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 16 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 16 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 158 (2.9%) | 162 (3.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 22 (1.5%) | 61 (3.8%) |
75 Years and over | 40 (4.2%) | 65 (5.2%) |
Technology Access in McPherson County
Computing Device Access in McPherson County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 9,509 | 78.3% |
Smartphone | 10,667 | 87.9% |
Tablet | 6,968 | 57.4% |
No Computing Device | 754 | 6.2% |
Total | 12,140 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in McPherson County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 34 | 0.3% |
Broadband Home | 8,034 | 66.2% |
Cellular Data Only | 1,766 | 14.5% |
Satellite Internet | 1,072 | 8.8% |
No Internet | 1,641 | 13.5% |
Total | 12,140 | 100.0% |
McPherson County Summary
McPherson County, Kansas is located in the central part of the state, and is part of the Great Plains region. It is bordered by Saline County to the north, Rice County to the east, Harvey County to the south, and Reno and Kingman counties to the west. The county seat is located in the city of McPherson, which is also the largest city in the county.
Geography
McPherson County is located in the Great Plains region of the United States. It is situated in the central part of the state, and is bordered by Saline County to the north, Rice County to the east, Harvey County to the south, and Reno and Kingman counties to the west. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 575 square miles is land and 1 square mile is water. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part. The Smoky Hill River runs through the county, and there are several small lakes and ponds scattered throughout the area.
The climate of McPherson County is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. The average annual temperature is around 54°F, and the average annual precipitation is around 28 inches.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 29,180 people, 11,717 households, and 7,945 families residing in the county. The population density was 50.5 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 94.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $54,945. The per capita income for the county was $22,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
McPherson County’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, and the main crops grown in the area are wheat, corn, soybeans, and sorghum. The county also has a strong manufacturing sector, with several companies producing automotive parts, electronics, and other products.
McPherson County is also home to several educational institutions, including McPherson College, Central Christian College, and Hesston College. The county is also home to several parks and recreational areas, including the McPherson State Fishing Lake and the McPherson County Historical Museum.
Conclusion
McPherson County, Kansas is a rural county located in the Great Plains region of the United States. It is bordered by Saline County to the north, Rice County to the east, Harvey County to the south, and Reno and Kingman counties to the west. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, and is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part. The county has a population of 29,180, and the median income for a household is $45,945. The economy of the county is largely based on agriculture, with several large farms producing wheat, corn, soybeans, and sorghum. The county also has a strong manufacturing sector, and is home to several educational institutions and recreational areas.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of McPherson County?
Total Population of McPherson County is 30,085.
What is the Total Male Population of McPherson County?
Total Male Population of McPherson County is 14,968.
What is the Total Female Population of McPherson County?
Total Female Population of McPherson County is 15,117.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in McPherson County?
There are 99.01 Males per 100 Females in McPherson County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in McPherson County?
There are 101.00 Females per 100 Males in McPherson County.
What is the Median Population Age in McPherson County?
Median Population Age in McPherson County is 39.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in McPherson County
Average Family Size in McPherson County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in McPherson County
Average Household Size in McPherson County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in McPherson County?
Per Capita income in McPherson County is $34,116.
What is the Median Family Income in McPherson County?
Median Family Income in McPherson County is $88,145.
What is the Median Household income in McPherson County?
Median Household Income in McPherson County is $71,250.
What is Income or Wage Gap in McPherson County?
Income or Wage Gap in McPherson County is 41.0%.
Women in McPherson County earn 59.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in McPherson County?
Family Income Deficit in McPherson County is $10,876.
Families that are below poverty line in McPherson County earn $10,876 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in McPherson County?
Inequality or Gini Index in McPherson County is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in McPherson County?
There are 16,028 People in the Labor Forcein in McPherson County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in McPherson County?
65.4% of People are in the Labor Force in McPherson County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in McPherson County?
Unemployment Rate in McPherson County is 2.1%.