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.
Several large companies in McPherson include Pfizer, CHS Oil Refinery, Viega, Johns-Manville and many others.
Located 15 miles south of McPherson is the growing community of Moundridge, which is the global headquarters location for the Bradbury Company, the Grasshopper mowing company and Southwind Global Aviation.
| 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 | |
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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