Rooks County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20163 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,813 | — | #2,914 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,500 | -16.8% | #1,846 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.7 years | +17.5% | #638 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $89,000 | -68.4% | #3,103 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $676 | -41.9% | #2,844 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | -56.1% | #77 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rooks County has a population of 4,813, making it the #2,914 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.7 years, which is 17.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rooks County is $62,500, ranking #1,846 out of 3,222 counties — 16.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 5.5% and unemployment stands at 2.0%.
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The median home value in Rooks County is $89,000 (-68.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $676/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.3%.
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93.6% of residents in Rooks County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Rooks County, Kansas
Rooks County, Kansas has a total population of 4,813, making it the 2,914th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rooks County is 45.7 years, which is 17.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rooks County is $62,500, which ranks #1,846 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0%.
The median home value in Rooks County is $89,000, 68.4% below the national median. Renters in Rooks County pay a median gross rent of $676 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rooks County, 23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.1 min.
Rooks County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.2%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for Rooks 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.