McPherson County's estimated 2026 population is 2,362 with a growth rate of 0.64% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McPherson County is the 54th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 2,455 and has seen a growth of -3.79% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50 years
Female: 48.8 years
Male: 52.8 years
There are 1,732 adults, (711 of whom are seniors) in McPherson County.
Female: 1,089 (50.8%)
Male: 1,056 (49.2%)
The racial composition of McPherson County includes 96.78% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,076 | 96.78% |
| Two or more races | 62 | 2.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.14% |
McPherson County's average per capita income is $43,633. Household income levels show a median of $66,906. The poverty rate stands at 12.86%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,593 | - |
| Families | $89,286 | $124,142 |
| Households | $66,906 | $106,329 |
| Non Families | $47,434 | $79,326 |
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