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Jewell County

Kansas · 2,932 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 $38,188. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 859 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $56,300. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,932
−23%since 2000
from 3,791 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.9
+8%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Jewell County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,188
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,538 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,982
+68%since 2000
from $16,644 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $266 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+55%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(3,723)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(27)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(75)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,743)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(62)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other3.1%(91)
Diversity Score13.8%(404)
Diversity Score
14
+595%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jewell County, Kansas?

Jewell County, Kansas has about 2,932 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jewell County, Kansas earns about $38,188 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 $56,300, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Jewell County, Kansas?

About 19.9% 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 16.2% 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 1,319 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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