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Atchison County
Kansas · 16,172 residents (2025 est.) · 431.174 sq mi
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Atchison County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,112. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
PEP 2025 EST:16,172 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)
Population, 1990 – 2024
202416K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55%(816)
5 to 96.7%(1,080)
10 to 145.8%(938)
15 to 1911.3%(1,837)
20 to 2410.4%(1,691)
25 to 349.7%(1,577)
35 to 4410.1%(1,645)
45 to 5410.1%(1,633)
55 to 6412.7%(2,060)
65 to 749.9%(1,604)
75 to 845.7%(919)
85 and over2.5%(408)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$61,112
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,355 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
Retail trade10.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
Other services4.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Public administration4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Construction3%
Education & health services0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
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Section 03
Housing
$145,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
2.4
+25%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
19
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(15,170)
Black5.3%(883)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(327)
Asian0.3%(57)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(14,053)
Black3.5%(567)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(608)
Asian0.3%(51)
Other5.7%(929)
30
+21%since 2009
from 25 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
28
+25%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Mexican2.3%(376)
Central American1.2%(187)
Salvadoran0.9%(141)
Panamanian0.1%(23)
Honduran0.1%(12)
Puerto Rican0.1%(11)
Cuban0.1%(11)
Costa Rican0.1%(11)
South American0.1%(10)
Colombian0.1%(10)
Spaniard0%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.1%(16)
Ancestry
German29.2%(4,733)
Irish15%(2,433)
English10.1%(1,631)
American6.3%(1,026)
Italian4.8%(773)
Scottish2.4%(392)
French2.3%(378)
Polish1.4%(226)
Swedish1.4%(222)
British1.2%(201)
Dutch1.1%(182)
Swiss0.8%(124)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.7%(121)
Norwegian0.7%(111)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(102)
Austrian0.5%(77)
Danish0.4%(69)
Arab0.2%(35)
Subsaharan African0.2%(32)
Belgian0.2%(28)
Ukrainian0.1%(21)
Portuguese0.1%(20)
Greek0.1%(16)
Canadian0.1%(15)
French Canadian0.1%(14)
Russian0.1%(12)
Hungarian0.1%(11)
Welsh0.1%(11)
Slovene0.1%(10)
Lebanese0%(6)
Ethiopian0%(2)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
94.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.1%(2,430)
Married50.6%(3,314)
Widowed3.6%(238)
Divorced8.6%(563)
Women 15+
Never married35.7%(2,436)
Married41.1%(2,807)
Widowed11.4%(777)
Divorced11.8%(809)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Atchison County, Kansas?
Atchison County, Kansas has about 16,208 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Atchison County, Kansas?
The typical household in Atchison County, Kansas earns about $61,112 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Atchison County, Kansas expensive?
In Atchison County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $145,700, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.
How educated are people in Atchison County, Kansas?
About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Atchison County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Atchison County, Kansas?
About 13.0% of people in Atchison County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.
Has Atchison County, Kansas grown since 1990?
Yes, Atchison County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 724 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.
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All counties in KansasDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024