Meade County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,903 | — | #2,972 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,852 | -4.4% | #1,059 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.8 years | -0.3% | #2,421 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $148,900 | -47.2% | #2,272 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $790 | -32.1% | #2,174 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | -12.4% | #1,011 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Meade County has a population of 3,903, making it the #2,972 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Meade County is $71,852, ranking #1,059 out of 3,222 counties — 4.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0% and unemployment stands at 1.5%.
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The median home value in Meade County is $148,900 (-47.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $790/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.0%.
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89.5% of residents in Meade County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% below the national rate.
About Meade County, Kansas
Meade County, Kansas has a total population of 3,903, making it the 2,972nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Meade County is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Meade County is $71,852, which ranks #1,059 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5%.
The median home value in Meade County is $148,900, 47.2% below the national median. Renters in Meade County pay a median gross rent of $790 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Meade County, 26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.4 min.
Meade County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 69.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.3%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (1.8%).
All data for Meade 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.