McPherson, KS Demographics

A map of McPherson's Population by Race

McPherson, Kansas had a population of 14,082 in 2020. It was 83.1% White, 2.3% Black, 1.2% Asian, 7.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of McPherson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 740 places in Kansas, McPherson is the 27th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

McPherson's White Population

11,703 residents of McPherson identify as White, or 83.1%. This makes the White share of the population of McPherson slightly larger than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, McPherson is ranked #559 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

McPherson is less White than neighboring Elyria (90.8% White), Galva (93.3% White), Inman (94.1% White), Lindsborg (86.3% White), and Moundridge (90.3% White).

McPherson's Black Population

321 residents of McPherson identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of McPherson roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, McPherson is ranked #76 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

McPherson is more Black than neighboring Elyria (0.8% Black), Galva (0% Black), Inman (0.5% Black), and Moundridge (1% Black). McPherson is less Black than neighboring Lindsborg (2.5% Black).

McPherson's Asian Population

176 residents of McPherson identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of McPherson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, McPherson is ranked #78 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

McPherson is more Asian than neighboring Elyria (0% Asian), Galva (0.4% Asian), Inman (0.2% Asian), Lindsborg (0.4% Asian), and Moundridge (0.4% Asian).

McPherson's Hispanic Population

1,053 residents of McPherson identify as Hispanic, or 7.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of McPherson slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, McPherson is ranked #170 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

McPherson is more Hispanic than neighboring Elyria (6.7% Hispanic), Galva (3.6% Hispanic), Inman (1.1% Hispanic), Lindsborg (6% Hispanic), and Moundridge (5% Hispanic).

McPherson's Native American/Other Population

158 residents of McPherson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of McPherson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, McPherson is ranked #240 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

McPherson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elyria (0% Native American/Other), Galva (0.1% Native American/Other), Inman (0.7% Native American/Other), Lindsborg (0.6% Native American/Other), and Moundridge (0.8% Native American/Other).

McPherson's Multiracial Population

671 residents of McPherson identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of McPherson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, McPherson is ranked #327 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

McPherson is more Multiracial than neighboring Elyria (1.7% Multiracial), Galva (2.6% Multiracial), Inman (3.4% Multiracial), Lindsborg (4.1% Multiracial), and Moundridge (2.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.