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Dickinson County

Kansas · 19,754 residents · 847.068 sq mi
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Dickinson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,457. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $97,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
19,754
+2%since 2000
from 19,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+3%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,457
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,975 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,009
+24%since 2000
from $17,780 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(18,406)
Black0.5%(101)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(445)
Asian0.3%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(1,498)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(18,312)
Black0.7%(139)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(769)
Asian0.3%(59)
Other2.6%(515)
Diversity Score17.7%(3,503)
Diversity Score
18
+129%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dickinson County, Kansas?

Dickinson County, Kansas has about 19,754 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dickinson County, Kansas earns about $46,457 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dickinson County, Kansas expensive?

In Dickinson County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $97,400, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Dickinson County, Kansas?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dickinson County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dickinson County, Kansas?

About 11.1% of people in Dickinson County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dickinson County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dickinson County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 796 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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