Ottawa County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20143 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,819 | — | #2,825 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,018 | -1.5% | #910 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.4 years | +9.0% | #1,368 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,000 | -41.1% | #1,888 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $809 | -30.4% | #2,036 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | -17.4% | #887 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ottawa County has a population of 5,819, making it the #2,825 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ottawa County is $74,018, ranking #910 out of 3,222 counties — 1.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.4% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Ottawa County is $166,000 (-41.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $809/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.
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93.4% of residents in Ottawa County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About Ottawa County, Kansas
Ottawa County, Kansas has a total population of 5,819, making it the 2,825th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ottawa County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ottawa County is $74,018, which ranks #910 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Ottawa County is $166,000, 41.1% below the national median. Renters in Ottawa County pay a median gross rent of $809 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ottawa County, 27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.
Ottawa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Ottawa 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.