Atchison County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,208 | — | #2,083 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,112 | -18.7% | #1,979 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.1 years | -7.2% | #2,862 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $145,700 | -48.3% | #2,319 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $765 | -34.2% | #2,372 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% | +3.0% | #1,520 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Atchison County has a population of 16,208, making it the #2,083 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Atchison County is $61,112, ranking #1,979 out of 3,222 counties — 18.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.0% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Atchison County is $145,700 (-48.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $765/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.9%.
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91.2% of residents in Atchison County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% below the national rate.
About Atchison County, Kansas
Atchison County, Kansas has a total population of 16,208, making it the 2,083rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Atchison County is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Atchison County is $61,112, which ranks #1,979 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Atchison County is $145,700, 48.3% below the national median. Renters in Atchison County pay a median gross rent of $765 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Atchison County, 21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.0 min.
Atchison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%).
All data for Atchison 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.