McPherson County, SD

This county of 2,335 residents needs 12 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
2,335 (2026)
Households
911
Median household income
$66,906 (2024)
Owner-occupied
62%
Five-year housing need
12 units

Comparison to other South Dakota counties

McPherson County: $66,906 Median income (2024 estimate)
<$57K >$107K
McPherson County: 0.5 jobs to household ratio
<0.33 >1.59
McPherson County: Permits since 2021 represent 2.4% of housing
<0.1% >8.7%
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How is the population changing?

McPherson County, SD has a population of roughly 2,145 that has been largely stable in recent years.

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

McPherson County, SD has roughly 911 households and a population that has been largely stable in recent years.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in McPherson County, SD is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 85% of units. Homeownership is the norm in McPherson County, SD, with 62% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, McPherson County, SD needs 12 new units over the next 5 years.

12
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
12
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 2.0 per 1,000 units.
12
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
2
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
1.0%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
0.2%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

How do these communities compare to each other?