Decatur County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,726 | — | #3,057 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,870 | -28.3% | #2,540 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.1 years | +28.8% | #219 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $89,500 | -68.3% | #3,097 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $676 | -41.9% | #2,843 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +1.1% | #1,453 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Decatur County has a population of 2,726, making it the #3,057 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.1 years, which is 28.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Decatur County is $53,870, ranking #2,540 out of 3,222 counties — 28.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Decatur County is $89,500 (-68.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $676/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.7%.
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94.8% of residents in Decatur County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Decatur County, Kansas
Decatur County, Kansas has a total population of 2,726, making it the 3,057th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Decatur County is 50.1 years, which is 28.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Decatur County is $53,870, which ranks #2,540 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Decatur County is $89,500, 68.3% below the national median. Renters in Decatur County pay a median gross rent of $676 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Decatur County, 27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.0 min.
Decatur County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Decatur 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.