Labette County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,869 | — | #1,890 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,325 | -25.0% | #2,388 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,799 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $94,600 | -66.4% | #3,059 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $746 | -35.9% | #2,494 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | +27.3% | #2,132 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Labette County has a population of 19,869, making it the #1,890 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Labette County is $56,325, ranking #2,388 out of 3,222 counties — 25.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Labette County is $94,600 (-66.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $746/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.0%.
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90.5% of residents in Labette County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% below the national rate.
About Labette County, Kansas
Labette County, Kansas has a total population of 19,869, making it the 1,890th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Labette County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Labette County is $56,325, which ranks #2,388 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Labette County is $94,600, 66.4% below the national median. Renters in Labette County pay a median gross rent of $746 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Labette County, 20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.7 min.
Labette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%).
All data for Labette 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.