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Harper County

Kansas · 5,485 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 $49,283. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,051 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,485
−16%since 2000
from 6,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Harper County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,283
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,776 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,119
+53%since 2000
from $16,368 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(6,322)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(70)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(237)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(4,714)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(425)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other3.3%(180)
Diversity Score27%(1,483)
Segregation Score14.6%(799)
Diversity Score
27
+647%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−2%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harper County, Kansas?

Harper County, Kansas has about 5,485 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harper County, Kansas earns about $49,283 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 $75,200, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Harper County, Kansas?

About 16.4% 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 15.3% 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 1,639 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9618Census Tract 9616Census Tract 9617
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 67003ZIP 67058ZIP 67009ZIP 67036ZIP 67018ZIP 67049ZIP 67150
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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