Seward County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20175 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,486 | — | #1,795 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,827 | -15.1% | #1,718 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 31.0 years | -20.3% | #3,159 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $136,500 | -51.6% | #2,434 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $905 | -22.2% | #1,409 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | -3.1% | #1,326 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Seward County has a population of 21,486, making it the #1,795 most populous county in the US. The median age is 31.0 years, which is 20.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Seward County is $63,827, ranking #1,718 out of 3,222 counties — 15.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Seward County is $136,500 (-51.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $905/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.8%.
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87.5% of residents in Seward County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% below the national rate.
About Seward County, Kansas
Seward County, Kansas has a total population of 21,486, making it the 1,795th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Seward County is 31.0 years, which is 20.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Seward County is $63,827, which ranks #1,718 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Seward County is $136,500, 51.6% below the national median. Renters in Seward County pay a median gross rent of $905 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Seward County, 11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.3 min.
Seward County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (25.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.9%).
All data for Seward 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.