How many renters in McPherson, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.0% (±9.7 points) of renting households in McPherson, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.0% (±9.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.9% (±9.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.7% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in McPherson
| Share of income spent on rent | McPherson | McPherson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.9% (±8.5 points) | 20.5% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.8% (±6.8 points) | 14.2% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.3% (±5.8 points) | 10.8% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.0% (±7.2 points) | 13.8% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.1% (±2.1 points) | 4.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.9% (±9.5 points) | 36.1% | 34.5% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
McPherson against McPherson County, its state and the nation
| McPherson | McPherson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.0% (±9.7 points) | 40.8% (±7.4 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.9% (±9.5 points) | 36.1% (±7.0 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.7% (±3.2 points) | 26.7% (±3.0 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,129 (±$7,856) | $43,642 (±$3,821) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $925 (±$94) | $916 (±$62) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In McPherson, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from McPherson County (40.8%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In McPherson County, McPherson ranks 12 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 557 of 1,310.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near McPherson
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson | — | 38.0% (±9.7 points) | — |
| McPherson Township (McPherson County) | 2.4 mi | 0.0% (±88.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (McPherson County) | 6.0 mi | 100.0% (±116.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Galva | 6.9 mi | 43.5% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Empire Township (McPherson County) | 7.0 mi | 43.5% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Gottland Township | 7.4 mi | 0.0% (±97.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Tree Township (McPherson County) | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±97.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delmore Township | 9.8 mi | 100.0% (±97.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castle Township | 11 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 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.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across McPherson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Superior Township (McPherson County) | 53.0% (±19.0 points) |
| 7 | Mound Township (McPherson County) | 50.0% (±21.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Galva | 43.5% (±24.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Empire Township (McPherson County) | 43.5% (±24.0 points) |
| 10 | Hayes Township (McPherson County) | 42.9% (±46.1 points) |
| 11 | Moundridge | 41.0% (±18.9 points) |
| 12 | McPherson | 38.0% (±9.7 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Marquette | 37.5% (±33.0 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Marquette Township | 37.5% (±33.0 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Canton | 14.3% (±82.8 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Canton Township (McPherson County) | 14.3% (±82.8 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Windom | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Castle Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 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
Are renters in McPherson rent-burdened?
38.0% of renting households in McPherson pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in McPherson spend on rent?
The median renting household in McPherson, KS spends 26.7% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McPherson city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McPherson city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McPherson city, Kansas
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for McPherson city, Kansas (place:43950, in state:20).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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