McPherson County GIS Maps
McPherson County, Nebraska, has 399 residents across 1,655 parcels and covers 859 square miles. The population declined 26% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for McPherson County is 31117.
Tryon is the county's largest population center. McPherson County also includes 1 zip code, 3 public school districts and 15 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 parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
McPherson County Trends
- Population
- 399▾
- Median Home Value
- $124,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 329▾
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 Parcels
McPherson County has 1,655 mapped parcels covering 550,434 acres. The median assessed value is $214,400. The median lot size is 320.00 acres. 1,495 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive McPherson County Parcel viewer here.
McPherson County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 1,655 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 246 | 14.9% |
| Land use code | 1,655 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 1,655 | 100% |
| Land value | 1,655 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 1,655 | 100% |
| Acreage | 1,655 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 1,655 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all McPherson County parcel records.
McPherson County Population
McPherson County had 399 residents in 2020. That was 26% lower than in 2010. McPherson County had 134 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 0 people per square mile. One of the county's most populated postal areas is Tryon.
Population Trend in McPherson County NE
McPherson County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
McPherson County Zip Codes
McPherson County has 1 zip codes. One of the county's most populated zip codes is Tryon (69167). Tryon is the largest zip by population, with about 292 residents or 73% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 73% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in McPherson County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69167 | Tryon | 292 | ▾ -33.8% |
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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 46.6, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 20.5% of residents are under 18, while 21.6% 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 27.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 24.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. 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 NE
Median Age
46.6
Under 18
20.5%
Age 65+
21.6%
Bachelor's+
24.4%
McPherson County School Districts
McPherson County is served by 3 public school districts with 329 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Stapleton Public Schools, Arthur County Schools and McPherson County Schools. Those three districts account for about 100% 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 NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stapleton Public Schools | 154 | 46.8% | ▾ -6.7% |
| Arthur County Schools | 115 | 35% | ▴ 0.9% |
| McPherson County Schools | 60 | 18.2% | ▴ 15.4% |
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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 $124,200 and a median gross rent of $653. About 73% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In September 2024, the median listing price was $172,000 and homes spent about 5 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, NE
McPherson County has 16 business listings across 13 categories. The largest categories in McPherson County business listings are Credit Union (2, 12.5%), Lake (2, 12.5%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (2, 12.5%). 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, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Union | 2 | 12.5% |
| Lake | 2 | 12.5% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 2 | 12.5% |
| Elementary School | 1 | 6.3% |
| Cafe | 1 | 6.3% |
| Construction Services | 1 | 6.3% |
| Pet Store | 1 | 6.3% |
| High School | 1 | 6.3% |
| Central Government Office | 1 | 6.3% |
| Schools | 1 | 6.3% |
McPherson County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Hills Cafe | Cafe | Tryon |
| McPherson County Sheriff | Central Government Office | Tryon |
| Ringgold Free Methodist Church | Churches & Religious Organizations | Tryon |
| Broken Bar Welding | Construction Services | Tryon |
| Lansee Beauty | Cosmetic And Beauty Supplies | Boynton Beach |
| Centris Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | Tryon |
| Tryon Elementary School | Elementary School | Tryon |
| Neal Oil | Gas Stations | Tryon |
| McPherson County High School | High School | Tryon |
| Brown Lake | Lake | McPherson County |
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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 parcels, 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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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border McPherson County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.