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
17th
Median Household Income $70,614 -6.0% #1,155 / 3,222
64th
Median Age 40.0 years +2.8% #2,115 / 3,222
34th
Median Home Value $171,400 -39.2% #1,778 / 3,222
45th
Median Gross Rent $853 -26.7% #1,717 / 3,222
47th
Poverty Rate 11.0% -12.4% #1,014 / 3,222
69th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.6%
Native Born
0.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$70,614 −6.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,155 of 3,222
64th percentile
Per Capita Income
$29,903 −27.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,450 of 3,222
24th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.0% −12.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,014 of 3,222
69th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.1% −22.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,370 of 3,222
57th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.0% −58.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,938 of 3,222
9th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.5 min +6.9% vs nat'l
Rank #968 of 3,222
70th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$171,400 −39.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,778 of 3,222
45th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$853 −26.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,717 of 3,222
47th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.9% +22.5% vs nat'l
Rank #803 of 3,222
75th percentile
78.9% Homeownership

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Health

90.6% of residents in Anderson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.

90.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.6% −1.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,039 of 3,222
37th percentile

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.