Ness County, Kansas
Located in Kansas, Ness County has a population of 2,653 residents and a median age of 45.1 years, making it the #3,060 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.2%. The median home value is $89,700, and the median household income is $68,616, which is 9% below the national median.
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.
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 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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Ness County, 25.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 25.8% below the national average, ranking #1,222 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Ness County is 72.1 years. 18.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
18.5% of adults in Ness County smoke , 37.8% are obese , and 20.1% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
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Families & Children
13.1% of children in Ness County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 21.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Ness County is 70.9%. The mean commute time is 16.7 min, which is 39.4% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Ness County voted Republican with a margin of 78.9%. The vote was 9.5% Dem / 88.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.4 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.