Demographics & People — McPherson, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,956 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~14,100 |
| Median Age | 35.4 |
| Total Households | 5,803 |
| Family Households | 3,554 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2003 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,625 |
| Black or African American | 341 |
| Asian | 205 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 998 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,421 |
| German | 3,790 |
| Other groups | 2,214 |
| English | 1,436 |
| American | 912 |
| Irish | 901 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 877 |
| Swedish | 690 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 663 |
| Scottish | 417 |
Language
| English Only | 12,507 |
| Spanish | 625 |
| Population 5+ | 13,412 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 554 |
| Population 18+ | 11,080 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for McPherson, Kansas.