Ness County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20135 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,653 | — | #3,060 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,616 | -8.7% | #1,290 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.1 years | +15.9% | #725 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $89,700 | -68.2% | #3,094 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $538 | -53.7% | #3,132 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | -10.9% | #1,073 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ness County has a population of 2,653, making it the #3,060 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ness County is $68,616, ranking #1,290 out of 3,222 counties — 8.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 0.8%.
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The median home value in Ness County is $89,700 (-68.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $538/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.6%.
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92.0% of residents in Ness County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% above the national rate.
About Ness County, Kansas
Ness County, Kansas has a total population of 2,653, making it the 3,060th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ness County is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ness County is $68,616, which ranks #1,290 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8%.
The median home value in Ness County is $89,700, 68.2% below the national median. Renters in Ness County pay a median gross rent of $538 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ness County, 25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.7 min.
Ness County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.9%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
All data for Ness 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.