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Mcpherson County Population and Races

 
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As of 2010, the total population of Mcpherson County is 2,459, which is 15.32% less than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 7.86% and is much lower than the national average rate of 9.71%. The Mcpherson County population density is 2.14 people per square mile, which is much lower than the state average density of 10.56 people per square mile and is much lower than the national average density of 81.32 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in Mcpherson County is white, which represent 98.17% of the total population. The average Mcpherson County education level is lower than the state average and is lower than the national average.

Topics:Population GrowthPopulation DensityPopulation by RacesPopulation by First AncestryPopulation by GenderPopulation by AgeEducationSchool EnrollmentHousehold and FamilyMarital StatusPlace of Birth and CitizenshipLanguage

Population in 2010: 2,459. #53

Population Growth Since 2000, #63

Mcpherson County
-15.32%
South Dakota
7.86%
U.S.
9.71%

Population Density, #54

Mcpherson County
2.14 per square mile
South Dakota
10.56 per square mile
U.S.
81.32 per square mile

Population by Races

White:2,414 (98.17%, #5)
Black:1 (0.04%, #63)
Hispanic:25 (1.02%, #55)
Asian:4 (0.16%, #47)
Native (American Indian, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, etc.):4 (0.16%, #64)
One Race, Other:5 (0.20%, see rank)
Two or More Races:31 (1.26%, see rank)

*Based on 2010 data. View historical race data.

Population by First Ancestry

2,325 (92.78%) out of the total population of 2,506 reported first ancestry.

 Mcpherson County% of the Total PopulationSouth DakotaU.S.
Arab00.00%, see rank0.17%0.50%
Czech170.68%, see rank2.33%0.53%
Danish552.19%, see rank2.35%0.48%
Dutch281.12%, see rank4.78%1.63%
English1696.74%, see rank7.17%9.02%
French70.28%, see rank3.42%3.77%
German1,87774.90%, see rank43.77%16.51%
Greek30.12%, see rank0.13%0.44%
Hungarian30.12%, see rank0.16%0.51%
Irish1104.39%, see rank11.13%11.76%
Italian00.00%, see rank1.26%5.78%
Norwegian1847.34%, see rank14.93%1.51%
Polish291.16%, see rank1.61%3.24%
Portuguese00.00%, see rank0.07%0.47%
Russian44417.72%, see rank1.63%1.01%
Scotch-Irish00.00%, see rank1.18%1.72%
Scottish441.76%, see rank1.29%1.92%
Subsaharan African00.00%, see rank0.42%0.91%
Swedish351.40%, see rank3.82%1.41%
Swiss110.44%, see rank0.37%0.33%
Ukrainian90.36%, see rank0.15%0.31%
American622.47%, see rank3.48%6.28%
Welsh70.28%, see rank0.49%0.63%

*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical first ancestry data.

Population by Gender

Male: 1,202 (48.88%, see rank)
Females: 1,257 (51.12%, see rank)

Mcpherson County
Male: 48.88%
Female: 51.12%
South Dakota
Male: 50.04%
Female: 49.96%
U.S.
Male: 49.16%
Female: 50.84%

*Based on 2010 data. View historical gender data.

Population by Age

Median Age (see rank)
Mcpherson County
50.80 years old
South Dakota
36.90 years old
U.S.
37.20 years old

Median Age, Male (see rank)
Mcpherson County
49.80 years old
South Dakota
35.60 years old
U.S.
35.80 years old

Median Age, Female (see rank)
Mcpherson County
52.30 years old
South Dakota
38.20 years old
U.S.
38.50 years old

 Mcpherson County% of the Total PopulationSouth DakotaU.S.
Under 5 years1265.12%, see rank7.32%6.54%
5 to 9 years1405.69%, see rank6.82%6.59%
10 to 14 years1676.79%, see rank6.63%6.70%
15 to 19 years1435.82%, see rank7.08%7.14%
20 to 24 years632.56%, see rank7.07%6.99%
25 to 34 years1706.91%, see rank12.95%13.30%
35 to 44 years2379.64%, see rank11.44%13.30%
45 to 54 years33413.58%, see rank14.36%14.58%
55 to 64 years34614.07%, see rank12.01%11.82%
65 to 74 years31412.77%, see rank7.08%7.03%
75 to 84 28611.63%, see rank4.88%4.23%
85 years and over1335.41%, see rank2.36%1.78%

*Based on 2010 data. View historical age data.

Education for the 25 Years and Over

 Mcpherson County%South DakotaU.S.
Total 25 Years and Over Population1,767100%518,285199,726,659
Less Than High School56732.09%, see rank10.74%14.97%
High School Graduate55331.30%, see rank32.73%28.99%
Some College or Associate Degree38621.84%, see rank31.20%28.14%
Bachelor Degree22012.45%, see rank17.98%17.60%
Master, Doctorate, or Professional Degree412.32%, see rank7.34%10.30%
USA.com Education Index#11.81, see rank-13.4313.39
# Higher USA.com Education Index means more educated population.

*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical education level data.

School Enrollment

 Mcpherson County South DakotaU.S.
Total PublicPrivatePublicPrivatePublicPrivate
Nursery School, Preschool, Kindergarten6484.38%15.63%74.92%25.08%69.28%30.72%
Elementary School (Grades 1-8)21197.16%, see rank2.84%, see rank90.49%9.51%89.31%10.69%
High School (Grades 9-12)17796.05%, see rank3.95%, see rank92.64%7.36%90.48%9.52%
College3284.38%, see rank15.63%, see rank81.02%18.98%77.07%22.93%
Graduate School13100.00%, see rank0.00%, see rank76.00%24.00%58.85%41.15%

*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical school enrollment data.

Household and Family

 Mcpherson County%South DakotaU.S.
Total Households1,025100%322,282116,716,292
Average Household Size2.06, see rank-2.422.58
1 Person Households37236.29%, see rank29.36%26.74%
2 or More Person Households65363.71%, see rank70.64%73.26%
Family Households (Families)63261.66%, see rank64.22%66.43%
Average Family Size2.66, see rank-3.003.14
Married-Couple Family55554.15%, see rank50.15%48.42%
Nonfamily Households39338.34%, see rank35.78%33.57%

*Based on 2010 data. View historical household and family data.

Marital Status of 15 Years and Over

 Mcpherson County%South DakotaU.S.
15 Years and Over Total2,062see rank634,715243,073,468
Males, 15 Years and Over1,026100%, see rank315,298118,264,295
Never Married26726.02%, see rank31.98%34.21%
Married64562.87%, see rank55.60%54.02%
Widowed747.21%, see rank2.59%2.52%
Divorced403.90%, see rank9.83%9.25%
Females, 15 Years and Over1,036100%, see rank319,417124,809,173
Never Married15114.58%, see rank25.07%27.93%
Married59857.72%, see rank54.20%50.85%
Widowed19318.63%, see rank10.20%9.55%
Divorced949.07%, see rank10.53%11.66%

*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical marital status data.

Place of Birth and Citizenship

 Mcpherson County%South DakotaU.S.
Native2,48299.04%, see rank97.67%87.28%
Born in the State of Residence1,92676.86%, see rank65.72%58.66%
Born in Different State55622.19%, see rank31.39%27.28%
Born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas,
or Born Abroad to American Parent(s)		00.00%, see rank0.56%1.33%
Foreign Born240.96%, see rank2.33%12.72%
Foreign Born with U.S. Citizenship90.36%, see rank0.93%5.48%
Foreign Born without U.S. Citizenship150.60%, see rank1.41%7.24%
Born In Europe90.36%, see rank0.45%1.59%
Born In Asia60.24%, see rank0.69%3.54%
Born In Africa00.00%, see rank0.35%0.48%
Born In Oceania00.00%, see rank0.01%0.07%
Born In Latin America00.00%, see rank0.69%6.77%
Born In Northern America90.36%, see rank0.14%0.27%

*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical place of birth and citizenship data.

Language Spoken at Home

 Mcpherson County%South DakotaU.S.
English74971.47%, see rank91.65%79.95%
Spanish60.57%, see rank2.44%11.42%
Other Indo-European Languages29027.67%, see rank2.91%4.60%
Asian and Pacific Islander Languages30.29%, see rank0.67%3.14%
Other00.00%, see rank2.33%0.89%

*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical language spoken at home data.


 
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