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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jewell County

Kansas · 3,791 residents · 909.971 sq mi
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Jewell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,538. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $29,000. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,791
−11%since 1990
from 4,251 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.2
+9%since 1990
from 42.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Jewell County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,538
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,839 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,644
+72%since 1990
from $9,698 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.6%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$266
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $201 in 1990
US average: $602
79.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
20.6% rent
0.9
+19%since 1990
from 0.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(4,237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(12)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score1.5%(65)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(3,723)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(27)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score2%(75)
2
+31%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.6%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−62%since 1990
from 33.2 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 Jewell County, Kansas?

Jewell County, Kansas has about 3,791 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jewell County, Kansas earns about $30,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jewell County, Kansas expensive?

In Jewell County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $29,000, and the typical rent is about $266 a month.

How educated are people in Jewell County, Kansas?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jewell County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jewell County, Kansas?

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

Has Jewell County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jewell County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 460 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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