Wabaunsee County, Kansas
Located in Kansas, Wabaunsee County has a population of 7,009 residents and a median age of 43.3 years, making it the #2,737 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.5%. The median home value is $177,300, and the median household income is $76,908, which is 2% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Wabaunsee County, 25.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 26.0% below the national average, ranking #1,231 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Wabaunsee County is 80.6 years. 14.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
16.3% of adults in Wabaunsee County smoke , 41.2% are obese , and 22.1% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 33.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 22.7 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
10.2% of children in Wabaunsee County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 12.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Wabaunsee County is 74.5%. The mean commute time is 31.3 min, which is 13.6% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Wabaunsee County voted Republican with a margin of 48.8%. The vote was 24.6% Dem / 73.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.7 toward Republicans .
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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.