What percentage of people rent in McPherson, KS?
34.6% (±4.9 points) of the occupied homes in McPherson, KS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 2,039 renting households against 3,861 that own their home.
In McPherson, the share of households that rent went from 37.0% in 2015–2019 to 34.6% in 2020–2024 (−2.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 34.6% (±4.9 points)
- Renting households
- 2,039 (±311)
- Median renter income
- $44,129 (±$7,856)
Who rents and who owns in McPherson
| McPherson | McPherson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 34.6% (±4.9 points) | 24.5% (±2.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 2,039 (±311) | 2,983 (±335) | 385,651 (±3,803) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 3,861 (±316) | 9,179 (±290) | 788,409 (±5,615) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.9 (±0.2) | 1.9 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $44,129 (±$7,856) | $43,642 (±$3,821) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $95,195 (±$9,049) | $91,326 (±$5,391) | $92,472 (±$735) | $100,009 |
In McPherson, the renter share is higher than in McPherson County (24.5%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (32.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In McPherson County, McPherson ranks 3 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 253 of 1,853.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in McPherson has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 37.0% (±3.3 points) | 34.6% (±4.9 points) | −2.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $766 (±$38) | $925 (±$94) | +20.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $58,337 (±$6,082) | $77,529 (±$9,882) | +32.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near McPherson
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson | — | 34.6% (±4.9 points) | — |
| McPherson Township (McPherson County) | 2.4 mi | 7.7% (±12.4 points) | Lower |
| King City Township | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (McPherson County) | 6.0 mi | 23.1% (±31.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Groveland Township | 6.8 mi | 8.0% (±13.5 points) | Lower |
| Galva | 6.9 mi | 14.6% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
| Empire Township (McPherson County) | 7.0 mi | 11.9% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| New Gottland Township | 7.4 mi | 7.0% (±10.4 points) | Lower |
| Lone Tree Township (McPherson County) | 8.2 mi | 9.0% (±13.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: McPherson Township (McPherson County), KS (7.7%), King City Township, KS (0.0%), Groveland Township, KS (8.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across McPherson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delmore Township | 38.3% (±33.7 points) |
| 2 | Castle Township | 34.8% (±19.5 points) |
| 3 | McPherson | 34.6% (±4.9 points) |
| 4 | Hayes Township (McPherson County) | 26.7% (±18.8 points) |
| 5 | Inman | 25.7% (±7.6 points) |
| 6 | Jackson Township (McPherson County) | 23.1% (±31.2 points) |
| 7 | Lindsborg | 22.7% (±7.0 points) |
| 8 | Moundridge | 21.1% (±5.8 points) |
| 9 | Superior Township (McPherson County) | 20.5% (±6.8 points) |
Showing 9 of 33 places in McPherson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about McPherson
How many renters are there in McPherson?
McPherson has an estimated 2,039 (±311) renting households, 34.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in McPherson?
In McPherson, the share of households that rent went from 37.0% in 2015–2019 to 34.6% in 2020–2024 (−2.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in McPherson?
A renting household in McPherson has 1.9 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in McPherson?
The median renting household in McPherson, KS has an income of $44,129 (±$7,856) a year, against $95,195 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McPherson city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McPherson city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — McPherson city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — McPherson city, Kansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — McPherson city, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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