Brown County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,343 | — | #2,540 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,233 | -17.2% | #1,871 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,589 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $118,100 | -58.1% | #2,709 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $646 | -44.5% | #2,953 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | +9.2% | #1,699 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brown County has a population of 9,343, making it the #2,540 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Brown County is $62,233, ranking #1,871 out of 3,222 counties — 17.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.8% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Brown County is $118,100 (-58.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $646/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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89.8% of residents in Brown County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.
About Brown County, Kansas
Brown County, Kansas has a total population of 9,343, making it the 2,540th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brown County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brown County is $62,233, which ranks #1,871 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Brown County is $118,100, 58.1% below the national median. Renters in Brown County pay a median gross rent of $646 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brown County, 19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.2 min.
Brown County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.5% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (6.3%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
All data for Brown 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.