Jewell County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,916 | — | #3,039 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,634 | -30.0% | #2,622 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.2 years | +31.6% | #169 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $64,600 | -77.1% | #3,207 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $608 | -47.7% | #3,039 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | -15.9% | #920 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jewell County has a population of 2,916, making it the #3,039 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.2 years, which is 31.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jewell County is $52,634, ranking #2,622 out of 3,222 counties — 30.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 1.3%.
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The median home value in Jewell County is $64,600 (-77.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $608/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.1%.
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93.7% of residents in Jewell County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Jewell County, Kansas
Jewell County, Kansas has a total population of 2,916, making it the 3,039th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jewell County is 51.2 years, which is 31.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jewell County is $52,634, which ranks #2,622 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3%.
The median home value in Jewell County is $64,600, 77.1% below the national median. Renters in Jewell County pay a median gross rent of $608 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jewell County, 18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.1 min.
Jewell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%).
All data for Jewell 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.