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McPherson County

McPherson County is known for the prosperity of an industrial base and the ability to deliver very competitive and extremely reliable electrical power to customers. The municipally owned McPherson Board of Public Utilities boasts one of the most competitive prices for electric power in the State of Kansas and the nation, which has helped industries flourish in McPherson County.

Considered one of the most industrialized small communities in the nation, more than 55 industries already call McPherson County home.

County Data

Population

28,542

Land area

898

Average population density

32

Median age

41.1

High School Graduate or Higher

92.7%

Some College, No Degree

32.1%

Associate Degree

7.4%

Bachelor Degree or Higher

24.4%

Average 1-Way commute to work (min)

14

Civilian labor force

17,171

Unemployment rate

2.2%

Unemployment

382

Number of business establishments

933

Employees

14,838

Average annual pay

$44,576

Median household income

$57,765

Sources: 2019 Population Estimates for the 10-County Region; 2010 Census; American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2014-2018; Bureau of Labor Statistics - Local Area Unemployment Statistics; Bureau of Labor Statistics - Quarterly Census of Wages 2018 Average

Contacts

Kasi Morales
Executive Director
McPherson Industrial Development Co.
P (620) 245.2521  
kasim@mcphersonpower.com
Murray McGee, CPM
Economic Development Director
City of Moundridge, KS
P (620) 345.8246
mmcgee@moundridge.com

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