Wallace County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20199 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,417 | — | #3,161 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,207 | -15.9% | #1,774 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.2 years | +21.3% | #444 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $105,000 | -62.8% | #2,918 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $601 | -48.3% | #3,050 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | -2.5% | #1,345 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wallace County has a population of 1,417, making it the #3,161 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wallace County is $63,207, ranking #1,774 out of 3,222 counties — 15.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.3% and unemployment stands at 1.3%.
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The median home value in Wallace County is $105,000 (-62.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $601/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.8%.
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95.6% of residents in Wallace County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% above the national rate.
About Wallace County, Kansas
Wallace County, Kansas has a total population of 1,417, making it the 3,161st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wallace County is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wallace County is $63,207, which ranks #1,774 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3%.
The median home value in Wallace County is $105,000, 62.8% below the national median. Renters in Wallace County pay a median gross rent of $601 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wallace County, 24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.8 min.
Wallace County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.4%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Wallace 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.