What kinds of homes are in McPherson, KS?
McPherson, KS has 6,356 (±212) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 776 homes per square mile of land.
73.9% are detached single-family houses.
10.6% are in buildings of two to four units.
3.8% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 6,356 (±212)
- Detached houses
- 73.9%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 10.6%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 3.8%
Homes in McPherson by building size
| Building type | McPherson | McPherson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 73.9% (±4.4 points) | 81.0% | 71.8% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 5.2% (±2.6 points) | 3.9% | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 5.4% (±2.4 points) | 3.8% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 5.2% (±2.2 points) | 3.9% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 2.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.1% | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 1.1% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 0.6% | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 6.2% (±2.6 points) | 4.3% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In McPherson, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from McPherson County (2.8%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (13.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near McPherson
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson | — | 3.8% (±1.8 points) | — |
| McPherson Township (McPherson County) | 2.4 mi | 0.0% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| King City Township | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (McPherson County) | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±68.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Groveland Township | 6.8 mi | 0.0% (±60.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Galva | 6.9 mi | 0.2% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Empire Township (McPherson County) | 7.0 mi | 0.2% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Gottland Township | 7.4 mi | 0.0% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Tree Township (McPherson County) | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across McPherson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inman | 7.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 2 | Superior Township (McPherson County) | 5.4% (±6.9 points) |
| 3 | Lindsborg | 4.2% (±4.6 points) |
| 4 | McPherson | 3.8% (±1.8 points) |
| 5 | Marquette | 3.3% (±10.1 points) |
| 6 | Marquette Township | 2.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 7 | Moundridge | 1.9% (±1.5 points) |
| 8 | Mound Township (McPherson County) | 1.5% (±1.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Galva | 0.2% (±9.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Empire Township (McPherson County) | 0.2% (±6.5 points) |
Showing 10 of 33 places in McPherson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about McPherson
How many homes are in McPherson?
McPherson, KS has an estimated 6,356 (±212) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in McPherson houses or apartments?
73.9% are detached houses and 5.2% attached houses, while 14.4% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in McPherson?
10.6% of homes in McPherson are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for McPherson city, Kansas (place:43950, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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