Anderson County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,834 | — | #2,663 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,614 | -6.0% | #1,155 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.0 years | +2.8% | #2,115 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $171,400 | -39.2% | #1,778 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $853 | -26.7% | #1,717 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | -12.4% | #1,014 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Anderson County has a population of 7,834, making it the #2,663 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Anderson County is $70,614, ranking #1,155 out of 3,222 counties — 6.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Anderson County is $171,400 (-39.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $853/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.9%.
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90.6% of residents in Anderson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Anderson County, Kansas
Anderson County, Kansas has a total population of 7,834, making it the 2,663rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Anderson County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Anderson County is $70,614, which ranks #1,155 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Anderson County is $171,400, 39.2% below the national median. Renters in Anderson County pay a median gross rent of $853 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Anderson County, 14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.5 min.
Anderson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (6.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%).
All data for Anderson County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.