Wabaunsee County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20197 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,009 | — | #2,737 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,908 | +2.3% | #731 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.3 years | +11.3% | #1,115 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $177,300 | -37.1% | #1,677 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $780 | -32.9% | #2,264 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | -32.6% | #462 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wabaunsee County has a population of 7,009, making it the #2,737 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wabaunsee County is $76,908, ranking #731 out of 3,222 counties — 2.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Wabaunsee County is $177,300 (-37.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $780/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.1%.
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87.4% of residents in Wabaunsee County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% below the national rate.
About Wabaunsee County, Kansas
Wabaunsee County, Kansas has a total population of 7,009, making it the 2,737th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wabaunsee County is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wabaunsee County is $76,908, which ranks #731 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Wabaunsee County is $177,300, 37.1% below the national median. Renters in Wabaunsee County pay a median gross rent of $780 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wabaunsee County, 25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.3 min.
Wabaunsee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.8%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
All data for Wabaunsee 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.