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Brown County

Kansas · 9,984 residents · 570.871 sq mi
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Brown County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,525. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,984
−7%since 2000
from 10,724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+5%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Brown County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,525
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,971 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,555
+29%since 2000
from $15,163 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$468
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(9,230)
Black1.5%(161)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(249)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(1,159)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84%(8,391)
Black1.2%(116)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(306)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other10.7%(1,066)
Diversity Score33.8%(3,375)
Diversity Score
34
+213%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brown County, Kansas?

Brown County, Kansas has about 9,984 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brown County, Kansas earns about $37,525 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brown County, Kansas expensive?

In Brown County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $74,800, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Brown County, Kansas?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Brown County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brown County, Kansas?

About 19.6% of people in Brown County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brown County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Brown County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,144 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 4807Census Tract 4808Census Tract 4806
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 66434ZIP 66439ZIP 66532ZIP 66424ZIP 66094ZIP 66425ZIP 66515ZIP 66527
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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