Dickinson County, Kansas
Located in Kansas, Dickinson County has a population of 18,445 residents and a median age of 42.8 years, making it the #1,965 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.1%. The median home value is $146,800, and the median household income is $68,417, which is 9% below the national median.
Demographics
Dickinson County has a population of 18,445, making it the #1,965 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Dickinson County is $68,417, ranking #1,308 out of 3,222 counties — 9.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.1% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Dickinson County is $146,800 (-47.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $901/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.6%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Dickinson County, 23.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 29.7% below the national average, ranking #1,407 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Dickinson County is 74.1 years. 14.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.4% of adults in Dickinson County smoke , 38.7% are obese , and 21.5% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 19.9 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 29.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 18.4 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
12.6% of children in Dickinson County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 14.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Dickinson County is 66.3%. The mean commute time is 24.3 min, which is 11.8% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Dickinson County voted Republican with a margin of 54.9%. The vote was 21.8% Dem / 76.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Dickinson County, Kansas
Dickinson County, Kansas has a total population of 18,445, making it the 1,965th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dickinson County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dickinson County is $68,417, which ranks #1,308 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Dickinson County is $146,800, 47.9% below the national median. Renters in Dickinson County pay a median gross rent of $901 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dickinson County, 23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.3 min.
Dickinson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.7%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
All data for Dickinson 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.