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McPherson, KS
City in McPherson County, Kansas.
Population
13,995
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,709
ZIP codes
0
McPherson and its ZIP codes
McPherson at a glance
- McPherson is about 47 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 27th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $77,529 a year, 4% more than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,700 and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for McPherson, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McPherson, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,529
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$211,700
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher
38.4%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
11.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,285), Irish Americans (897), Swedish Americans (822).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McPherson County. PPP loans are for McPherson.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,105
16,416 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,632
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $6,805 per person
How people get to work
McPherson, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 11.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McPherson, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,025
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
84
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 19°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McPherson, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near McPherson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElyriaCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 4.8 |
| GalvaCity | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| InmanCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| CantonCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| MoundridgeCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| WindomCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| LindsborgCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| MarquetteCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| BuhlerCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| RoxburyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| GoesselCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| LehighCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Little RiverCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| HesstonCity | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| The HighlandsCity | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McPherson, KS in?
- McPherson is in McPherson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of McPherson, KS?
- About 13,995 people live in McPherson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McPherson?
- Nearby places include Elyria (5.6 mi), Galva (6.3 mi), Inman (12 mi), Canton (12 mi), Moundridge (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023