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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Harper County

Kansas · 6,536 residents · 801.274 sq mi
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Harper County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,776. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,400. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

6,536
−8%since 1990
from 7,124 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+9%since 1990
from 39.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Harper County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,776
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,226 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,368
+53%since 1990
from $10,717 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$356
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
25.7% rent
1.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(7,024)
Black0.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(118)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score7.4%(525)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(6,322)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(70)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score3.6%(237)
4
−51%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.8%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−19%since 1990
from 21.2 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 Harper County, Kansas?

Harper County, Kansas has about 6,536 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harper County, Kansas earns about $29,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harper County, Kansas expensive?

In Harper County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $46,400, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Harper County, Kansas?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Harper County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harper County, Kansas?

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

Has Harper County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Harper County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 588 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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