McPherson
City in McPherson County, Kansas
McPherson is a city in McPherson County, Kansas, with 14,082 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,496 ft (456 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elyria, 5.8 miles S.
- 14,082residents (2020 Census)
- 1,496 ftelevation · 456 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.2 km²
- 1,720 / sq mipopulation density
- 67460ZIP code
About McPherson
McPherson ( mək-FUR-sən) is a city in and the county seat of McPherson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 14,082. The city is named after Union General James Birdseye McPherson, a Civil War general. It is home to McPherson College and Central Christian College.
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Living in McPherson
- Median household income
- $77,529
- Median home value
- $211,700
- Median rent
- $925/mo
- Median age
- 35.4
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McPherson had 14,082 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,082 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,720 per sq mi (664 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
McPherson at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | McPherson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,082 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.19 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3699° N, 97.6645° W |
| ZIP code | 67460 |
| Official website | mcphersonks.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2043950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near McPherson
- Elyria5.8 mi S
- Galva6.9 mi E
- Inman11.1 mi SW
- Canton12.8 mi E
- Windom13.3 mi W
- Moundridge14.2 mi SE
- Lindsborg14.3 mi N
- Marquette15.8 mi NW
- Buhler17.0 mi S
- Roxbury17.9 mi NE
- Bridgeport18.0 mi N
- Little River19.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about McPherson
What county is McPherson in?
McPherson is in McPherson County, Kansas.
What is the population of McPherson, KS?
14,082 people lived in McPherson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of McPherson, KS?
The ZIP code of McPherson is 67460.
What is the elevation of McPherson?
1,496 feet (456 m) above sea level.
What towns are near McPherson?
Elyria (5.8 mi), Galva (6.9 mi), Inman (11.1 mi), Canton (12.8 mi), Windom (13.3 mi).
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