Bourbon County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,394 | — | #2,194 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,238 | -21.2% | #2,153 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.1 years | +0.5% | #2,353 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $113,800 | -59.6% | #2,789 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $752 | -35.3% | #2,463 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | +8.3% | #1,669 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bourbon County has a population of 14,394, making it the #2,194 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bourbon County is $59,238, ranking #2,153 out of 3,222 counties — 21.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.6% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Bourbon County is $113,800 (-59.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $752/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.0%.
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91.7% of residents in Bourbon County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.0% above the national rate.
About Bourbon County, Kansas
Bourbon County, Kansas has a total population of 14,394, making it the 2,194th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bourbon County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bourbon County is $59,238, which ranks #2,153 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Bourbon County is $113,800, 59.6% below the national median. Renters in Bourbon County pay a median gross rent of $752 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bourbon County, 23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.2 min.
Bourbon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%).
All data for Bourbon 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.