2023 ACS Census Data · Population 3,949
Meade County is a small rural county in Kansas with a population of 3,949. The median household income is $74,868, 15% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.6%, median home value is $122,000, and 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
3,949
2023 estimate
Rank #2970 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$74,868
Household
Rank #720 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$122,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #2498 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
22.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #1448 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.
49.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
9.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
21.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
16% above Kansas avg·15% above national avg
Poverty Rate
42% above Kansas avg·56% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% above Kansas avg·9% 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 →
$44,359
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
62.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
7% below Kansas avg·42% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
2% above Kansas avg·14% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% below Kansas avg·0% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
18% above Kansas avg·30% above national avg
Housing Units
1,869
Households
1,496
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,417
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
17 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
9% below Kansas avg·6% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
7% below Kansas avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.3%
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