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Atchison County

Kansas · 16,348 residents · 431.174 sq mi
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Atchison County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,683. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,348
−3%since 2000
from 16,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K17K1990201020202024Atchison County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,683
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,355 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,250
+59%since 2000
from $15,207 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+29%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score18.1%(3,039)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(13,925)
Black4.8%(785)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(583)
Asian0.5%(80)
Other5.5%(892)
Diversity Score32.5%(5,320)
Segregation Score22.2%(3,623)
Diversity Score
33
+80%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atchison County, Kansas?

Atchison County, Kansas has about 16,348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atchison County, Kansas?

The typical household in Atchison County, Kansas earns about $50,683 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 $108,700, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Atchison County, Kansas?

About 20.8% 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 13.7% 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 584 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 816Census Tract 817.01Census Tract 819Census Tract 818Census Tract 817.02
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 66002ZIP 66023ZIP 66041ZIP 66016ZIP 66058
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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