COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Doniphan County

Kansas · 8,134 residents · 393.475 sq mi

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Doniphan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,102. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,400.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.2

US median: 33.0

Less educated

10% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 27%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

8,134

−1%vs 2000

vs 8,249 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

21 / sq mi

−1%vs 2000

vs 21 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.2

−4%vs 2000

vs 36.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20248K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$22,102

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $32,537 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$9,465

−36%vs 2000

vs $14,849 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

15.9%

+4.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$29,400

−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $53,200 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$260

−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $379 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

75.4%

+0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 74.5% in 2000

24.6% rent

Afford Score

1.3

−19%vs 2000

vs 1.6 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic94.3%(7,775)

Black2%(164)

Hispanic / Latino1.2%(96)

Asian0.3%(21)

Other0%

Diversity Score8.5%(701)

1990

White, non-Hispanic95.9%(7,802)

Black1.8%(146)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(60)

Asian0.5%(39)

Other1.8%(147)

Diversity Score11.6%(942)

Diversity Score

+36%vs 2000

vs 8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

9.7%

−5.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

73.0%

−7.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.2% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.2%

−0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

23.3 min

+57%vs 2000

vs 14.8 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Doniphan County, Kansas?

Doniphan County, Kansas has about 8,134 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Doniphan County, Kansas earns about $22,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Doniphan County, Kansas expensive?

In Doniphan County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $29,400, and the typical rent is about $260 a month.

How educated are people in Doniphan County, Kansas?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Doniphan County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Doniphan County, Kansas?

About 15.9% of people in Doniphan County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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Census Tract 203 Census Tract 202 Census Tract 201

6 ZIP codes

ZIP 66090 ZIP 66087 ZIP 66035 ZIP 66024 ZIP 66017 ZIP 66008

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