Atchison County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,187 | — | #2,884 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,750 | -21.8% | #2,196 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.7 years | +20.1% | #516 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $106,800 | -62.1% | #2,893 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $631 | -45.7% | #2,991 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -7.8% | #1,167 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Atchison County has a population of 5,187, making it the #2,884 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.7 years, which is 20.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Atchison County is $58,750, ranking #2,196 out of 3,222 counties — 21.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
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The median home value in Atchison County is $106,800 (-62.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $631/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.8%.
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88.8% of residents in Atchison County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% below the national rate.
About Atchison County, Missouri
Atchison County, Missouri has a total population of 5,187, making it the 2,884th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Atchison County is 46.7 years, which is 20.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Atchison County is $58,750, which ranks #2,196 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in Atchison County is $106,800, 62.1% below the national median. Renters in Atchison County pay a median gross rent of $631 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Atchison County, 22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.6 min.
Atchison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).
All data for Atchison County, Missouri 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.