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Bourbon County

Kansas · 14,360 residents · 635.461 sq mi
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Bourbon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,369. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,360
−7%since 2000
from 15,379 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+2%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K15K15K1990201020202024Bourbon County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,369
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,199 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,198
+48%since 2000
from $16,393 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+14%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(14,345)
Black3%(466)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(199)
Asian0.4%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(1,774)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(12,451)
Black3.2%(454)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(386)
Asian0.7%(98)
Other4.3%(624)
Diversity Score25.8%(3,710)
Segregation Score14.3%(2,057)
Diversity Score
26
+124%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bourbon County, Kansas?

Bourbon County, Kansas has about 14,360 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bourbon County, Kansas earns about $46,369 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bourbon County, Kansas expensive?

In Bourbon County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $83,900, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Bourbon County, Kansas?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bourbon County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bourbon County, Kansas?

About 14.3% of people in Bourbon County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bourbon County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bourbon County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 606 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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