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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Decatur County

Kansas · 3,472 residents · 893.517 sq mi
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Decatur County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,257. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $45,200. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,472
−14%since 1990
from 4,021 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.3
+11%since 1990
from 39.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Decatur County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,257
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,131 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,348
+54%since 1990
from $10,609 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.6%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$354
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $249 in 1990
US average: $602
76.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
24.0% rent
1.5
+9%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(3,998)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(82)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(3,385)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1%(34)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score3.9%(137)
4
+94%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−39%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur County, Kansas?

Decatur County, Kansas has about 3,472 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Decatur County, Kansas earns about $30,257 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Decatur County, Kansas expensive?

In Decatur County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $45,200, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur County, Kansas?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Decatur County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Decatur County, Kansas?

About 11.6% of people in Decatur County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Decatur County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Decatur County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 549 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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