Harper County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,400 | — | #2,860 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,488 | -28.8% | #2,563 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,917 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $83,800 | -70.3% | #3,141 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $690 | -40.7% | #2,779 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | +37.3% | #2,349 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Harper County has a population of 5,400, making it the #2,860 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Harper County is $53,488, ranking #2,563 out of 3,222 counties — 28.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.3% and unemployment stands at 2.0%.
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The median home value in Harper County is $83,800 (-70.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $690/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.
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91.5% of residents in Harper County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.
About Harper County, Kansas
Harper County, Kansas has a total population of 5,400, making it the 2,860th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Harper County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Harper County is $53,488, which ranks #2,563 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0%.
The median home value in Harper County is $83,800, 70.3% below the national median. Renters in Harper County pay a median gross rent of $690 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Harper County, 22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.9 min.
Harper County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.1%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for Harper 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.