Pottawatomie County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20149 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,204 | — | #1,607 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $92,325 | +22.9% | #262 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.4 years | -6.4% | #2,818 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $245,900 | -12.8% | #924 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $924 | -20.6% | #1,312 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | -47.1% | #170 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pottawatomie County has a population of 26,204, making it the #1,607 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.4 years, which is 6.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Pottawatomie County is $92,325, ranking #262 out of 3,222 counties — 22.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.7% and unemployment stands at 2.1%.
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The median home value in Pottawatomie County is $245,900 (-12.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $924/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.2%.
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95.3% of residents in Pottawatomie County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.
About Pottawatomie County, Kansas
Pottawatomie County, Kansas has a total population of 26,204, making it the 1,607th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pottawatomie County is 36.4 years, which is 6.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pottawatomie County is $92,325, which ranks #262 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.
The median home value in Pottawatomie County is $245,900, 12.8% below the national median. Renters in Pottawatomie County pay a median gross rent of $924 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pottawatomie County, 38.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.2 min.
Pottawatomie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.1%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
All data for Pottawatomie 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.