Census tract · McPherson County
Census Tract 7881, McPherson County, Kansas
Census Tract 7881, GEOID 20113788100, in McPherson County, Kansas, partly within Canton Township, McPherson County, Empire Township, McPherson County, Canton, Gypsum Creek Township, Galva, Battle Hill Township, Delmore Township, Bonaville Township, Smoky Hill Township, McPherson County, New Gottland Township, Roxbury and McPherson Township, McPherson County. 2,739 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±254); the 2020 Census counted 2,848.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,739
±254 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,848
Median household income
$80,357
±$9,818 (90% margin)
McPherson County: $78,851
Median home value
$202,100
±$19,452 (90% margin)
McPherson County: $211,200
Median gross rent
$790
±$253 (90% margin)
McPherson County: $916
Where is Census Tract 7881?
Census Tract 7881 is one of 7 census tracts in McPherson County, Kansas. It covers 227.36 square miles of land, 13 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 20113788100, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Canton Township, McPherson County | 28% |
| Empire Township, McPherson County | 23% |
| Canton | 18% |
| Gypsum Creek Township | 13% |
| Galva | 11% |
| Battle Hill Township | 10% |
| Delmore Township | 9% |
| Bonaville Township | 8% |
| Smoky Hill Township, McPherson County | 5% |
| New Gottland Township | 3% |
| Roxbury | 2% |
| McPherson Township, McPherson County | 2% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 7881: Tract 7882 ($80,000), Tract 7883 ($84,853), Tract 7884 ($76,369), Tract 7886 ($72,218), Tract 7887 ($80,291), Tract 4895 in Marion County ($73,281), Tract 4896 in Marion County ($72,174) and Tract 12 in Saline County ($86,927). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 7881?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 7881's population at 2,739 (±254) in 1,170 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,848 residents and 1,251 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 7881 | McPherson County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,739 ±254 | 30,205 |
| Households | 1,170 ±109 | 12,162 |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.15 | 2.32 |
| Housing units | 1,237 ±103 | 13,176 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 7881?
The median resident of Census Tract 7881 is 41.0 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.7%.
| Measure | Tract 7881 | McPherson County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 ±1.9 | 39.4 |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±3.4 pts | 21.6% |
| 65 years and over | 18.1% ±3.0 pts | 20.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% ±2.0 pts | 5.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.7% ±2.3 pts | 89.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.2 pts | 3.1% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 2.8% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 5.2% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5% ±1.4 pts | 5.2% |
| With a disability | 13.8% ±2.5 pts | 11.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7% ±1.3 pts | 6.2% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.0% ±4.1 pts | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.6% ±4.6 pts | 34.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4% ±1.8 pts | 11.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±3.4 pts | 84.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 7881 earn?
Half of the 1,170 households in Census Tract 7881 earn less than $80,357 a year (±$9,818), against $78,851 across McPherson County: 2nd highest of the county's 7 tracts with a reliable estimate. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 7881 | McPherson County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,357 ±$9,818 | $78,851 |
| Mean household income | $108,033 ±$15,040 | $92,169 |
| Per capita income | $44,081 ±$5,816 | $37,426 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.6% ±1.9 pts | 9.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.2% ±2.9 pts | 7.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.3% ±2.8 pts | 2.7% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% ±3.8 pts | 95.7% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.4% ±4.6 pts | 89.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 7881?
Owners occupy 88.5% of Census Tract 7881's occupied homes and renters 11.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $202,100 by its owner (±$19,452). The median renter pays $790 a month including utilities, and 37.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 7881 | McPherson County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $202,100 ±$19,452 | $211,200 |
| Median gross rent | $790 ±$253 | $916 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.6% ±21.7 pts | 36.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,492 ±$114 | $1,553 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.5% ±3.4 pts | 75.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.5% ±3.4 pts | 24.5% |
| Housing units | 1,237 ±103 | 13,176 |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.7% ±3.0 pts | 81.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% ±2.5 pts | 4.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0% ±2.6 pts | 7.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.2% ±6.4 pts | 24.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 2.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 7881 get to work?
83.5% of Census Tract 7881's workers drive alone and 6.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.3 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 7881 | McPherson County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.0% ±3.9 pts | 66.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 83.5% ±3.6 pts | 79.3% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% ±2.8 pts | 6.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 5.2% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% ±2.6 pts | 7.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.3 min ±1.9 | 14.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 7881 compare with the other tracts in McPherson County?
Among McPherson County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 7881 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In McPherson County |
|---|---|
| Population | 6th of 7 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th of 7 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 7 |
| Per capita income | 1st of 7 |
| Median home value | 4th of 7 |
| Median gross rent | 7th of 7 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 7 |
| Median age | 3rd of 7 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1st of 7 |
The tracts next to it on McPherson County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7883 | 1st | $84,853±$11,357 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7881 | 2nd | $80,357±$9,818 |
| Tract 7887 | 3rd | $80,291±$7,909 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7882 | 4th | $80,000±$13,960 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7885 | 5th | $78,182±$29,368 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 7881?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 7881 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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