2023 ACS Census Data · Population 3,579
Smith County is a small rural county in Kansas with a population of 3,579. The median household income is $57,024, 12% below the national average. The poverty rate is 7.8%, median home value is $91,000, and 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
3,579
2023 estimate
Rank #2996 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$57,024
Household
Rank #2185 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$91,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #3046 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
24.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #1206 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.
48.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
11% below Kansas avg·12% below national avg
Poverty Rate
32% above Kansas avg·48% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below Kansas avg·6% 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 →
$35,983
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
31% below Kansas avg·57% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
24% below Kansas avg·35% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
12% above Kansas avg·14% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
10% above Kansas avg·23% above national avg
Housing Units
2,023
Households
1,578
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,077
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
16 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
2% below Kansas avg·2% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Kansas avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
15.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.2%
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