2023 ACS Census Data · Population 2,746
Decatur County is a small rural county in Kansas with a population of 2,746. The median household income is $52,030, 20% below the national average. The poverty rate is 13.0%, median home value is $78,500, and 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
2,746
2023 estimate
Rank #3055 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$52,030
Household
Rank #2558 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$78,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #3155 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
27.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #870 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
47.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
19% below Kansas avg·20% below national avg
Poverty Rate
13% below Kansas avg·14% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above Kansas avg·10% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$36,280
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
63.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
40% below Kansas avg·62% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
12% below Kansas avg·25% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% above Kansas avg·9% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
43% above Kansas avg·51% above national avg
Housing Units
1,643
Households
1,373
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.0
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,046
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.1%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
11% above Kansas avg·15% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Kansas avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.1%
Powered by Cambium AI
Run custom audience analysis, segment the population, and chat with personas. All in one platform.