McPherson County GIS Maps
McPherson County, Kansas, has 30,223 residents and covers 898.3 square miles. The population grew 3.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for McPherson County is 20113.
McPherson is the county's largest population center. McPherson County also includes 9 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 45 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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McPherson County Trends
- Population
- 30,223▴
- Median Home Value
- $198,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 6,076▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
McPherson County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
McPherson County Population
McPherson County had 30,223 residents in 2020. That was 3.6% higher than in 2010. McPherson County added 669 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 34 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Mcpherson, Lindsborg and Moundridge.
Population Trend in McPherson County KS
McPherson County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
McPherson County Zip Codes
McPherson County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Mcpherson (67460), Lindsborg (67456) and Moundridge (67107). Mcpherson is the largest zip by population, with about 16,113 residents or 53% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 79% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in McPherson County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67460 | Mcpherson | 16,113 | ▴ 6.2% |
| 67456 | Lindsborg | 4,886 | ▴ 3.2% |
| 67107 | Moundridge | 3,022 | ▴ 1.4% |
| 67546 | Inman | 2,530 | ▾ -2.6% |
| 67443 | Galva | 1,778 | ▾ -0.9% |
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McPherson County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
McPherson County Demographics
McPherson County has a median age of 39.1, which makes the county a little older than Kansas overall. About 21.8% of residents are under 18, while 19.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 33.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for McPherson County KS
Median Age
39.1
Under 18
21.8%
Age 65+
19.7%
Bachelor's+
33.1%
McPherson County School Districts
McPherson County is served by 8 public school districts with 6,076 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are McPherson Unified 418, Smoky Valley Unified 400 and Hesston Unified 460. Those three districts account for about 69% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in McPherson County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson Unified School District 418 | 2,117 | 34.8% | ▾ -3.6% |
| Smoky Valley Unified School District 400 | 1,216 | 20% | ▴ 3.7% |
| Hesston Unified School District 460 | 853 | 14% | ▴ 2.6% |
| Moundridge Unified School District 423 | 512 | 8.4% | ▾ -1% |
| Inman Unified School District 448 | 448 | 7.4% | ▾ -0.7% |
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McPherson County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
McPherson County Housing & Real Estate
McPherson County has a median home value of $198,400 and a median gross rent of $889. About 76% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $258,500 and homes spent about 62 days on the market.
McPherson County Housing Mix
McPherson County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
McPherson County Housing Trends
McPherson County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in McPherson County, KS
McPherson County has 1,527 business listings across 398 categories. The largest categories in McPherson County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (65, 4.3%), Auto Repair (38, 2.5%), and Contractors (38, 2.5%). The full McPherson County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. McPherson County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in McPherson County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 65 | 4.3% |
| Auto Repair | 38 | 2.5% |
| Contractors | 38 | 2.5% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 21 | 1.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 19 | 1.2% |
| Real Estate Agents | 18 | 1.2% |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 | 1.2% |
| Elementary School | 18 | 1.2% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 18 | 1.2% |
| Convenience Stores | 18 | 1.2% |
McPherson County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Hope of Moundridge | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Moundridge |
| The Heights - Wedding Reception Venue & Sunflower Agritourism | Accommodation | Lindsborg |
| Swindoll Janzen Hawk and Loyd | Accountant | McPherson |
| Ed Pyle Sports Complex | Active Life | McPherson |
| Digital Website Development | Advertising Agency | South Brunswick Township |
| McPherson County Farm Bureau | Agricultural Cooperatives | McPherson |
| Preferred Equipment Co. Inc. | Agricultural Service | Inman |
| Femco | Agriculture | McPherson |
| Moundridge Muni Airport-47K | Airline | Moundridge |
| McPherson Airport | Airport | McPherson |
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McPherson County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
McPherson County Basemaps
McPherson County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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