Labette County, Kansas
Located in Kansas, Labette County has a population of 19,869 residents and a median age of 41.0 years, making it the #1,890 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 16.0%. The median home value is $94,600, and the median household income is $56,325, which is 25% below the national median.
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.
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 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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Labette County, 20.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 40.0% below the national average, ranking #1,962 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Labette County is 74.4 years. 18.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
20.4% of adults in Labette County smoke , 43.6% are obese , and 18.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 16.9 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Labette County is 7.0 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 21.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 14.3 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
20.7% of children in Labette County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 31.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Labette County is 56.6%. The mean commute time is 18.7 min, which is 32.1% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Labette County voted Republican with a margin of 38.2%. The vote was 30.1% Dem / 68.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.2 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.