Census ACS · #832 μSA
McPherson Metro Area
The McPherson, Ks Micropolitan Statistical Area has 30,130 residents. The median household income is $77,701 and the median home value is $198,400.
30,130
Population
34
People / sq mi
$77,701
Median Income
$198,400
Median Home Value
The McPherson CBSA covers 898 sq mi of land at 33.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$77,701
Median Household Income
$35,857
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$198,400
Median Home Value
$889
Median Rent
75.8%
Homeownership
Education
92.3%
High School+
33.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
6.6%
Work From Home
14.5 min
Avg Commute
26.1%
Foreign Born
McPherson spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The McPherson, Ks Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 30,130 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #832 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the McPherson metro area is $77,701, with a per capita income of $35,857.
The McPherson, Ks CBSA spans the state of Kansas.
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Data for the McPherson, Ks CBSA (32700) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in McPherson: 75.8% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. McPherson is a metro area in KS with a population of 30,130.
The typical household earns $77,701 a year, near the US median of $78,538. Only 6.2% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $198,400, with typical rent around $889.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US metro areas — 33.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in McPherson, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.