Neosho County, Kansas

KS · FIPS 20133 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 15,656 #2,118 / 3,222
34th
Median Household Income $56,618 -24.7% #2,366 / 3,222
27th
Median Age 39.2 years +0.8% #2,333 / 3,222
28th
Median Home Value $111,300 -60.5% #2,828 / 3,222
12th
Median Gross Rent $681 -41.4% #2,822 / 3,222
12th
Poverty Rate 13.1% +4.3% #1,565 / 3,222
51th

Demographics

Neosho County has a population of 15,656, making it the #2,118 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Neosho County is $56,618, ranking #2,366 out of 3,222 counties — 24.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.

Median Household Income
$56,618 −24.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,366 of 3,222
27th percentile
Per Capita Income
$33,222 −19.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,893 of 3,222
41th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.1% +4.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,565 of 3,222
51th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.2% −38.9% vs nat'l
Rank #824 of 3,222
74th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.3% −30.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,458 of 3,222
55th percentile
Mean Commute Time
18.0 min −34.8% vs nat'l
Rank #3,007 of 3,222
7th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Neosho County is $111,300 (-60.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $681/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.

Median Home Value
$111,300 −60.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,828 of 3,222
12th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$681 −41.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,822 of 3,222
12th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.2% +19.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,123 of 3,222
65th percentile
77.2% Homeownership

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Health

89.6% of residents in Neosho County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.

89.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.6% −2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,242 of 3,222
30th percentile

About Neosho County, Kansas

Neosho County, Kansas has a total population of 15,656, making it the 2,118th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Neosho County is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Neosho County is $56,618, which ranks #2,366 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.

The median home value in Neosho County is $111,300, 60.5% below the national median. Renters in Neosho County pay a median gross rent of $681 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Neosho County, 23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.0 min.

Neosho County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.0%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).

All data for Neosho 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.