Cowley County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,411 | — | #1,354 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,878 | -23.0% | #2,265 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.2 years | +0.8% | #2,332 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $120,900 | -57.1% | #2,656 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $809 | -30.4% | #2,035 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | +13.1% | #1,810 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cowley County has a population of 34,411, making it the #1,354 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cowley County is $57,878, ranking #2,265 out of 3,222 counties — 23.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.3% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Cowley County is $120,900 (-57.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $809/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.1%.
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91.9% of residents in Cowley County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% above the national rate.
About Cowley County, Kansas
Cowley County, Kansas has a total population of 34,411, making it the 1,354th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cowley County is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cowley County is $57,878, which ranks #2,265 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Cowley County is $120,900, 57.1% below the national median. Renters in Cowley County pay a median gross rent of $809 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cowley County, 24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.9 min.
Cowley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.2%) and Two or More Races (5.3%).
All data for Cowley 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.