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Labette County

Kansas · 19,685 residents (2025 est.) · 645.393 sq mi
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Labette County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,325. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,869
−13%since 2000
from 22,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−9%since 2009
from 34 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+8%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19,685 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
19K21K22K23K24K1990201020202024Labette County
202420K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(1,247)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(1,287)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.2%(1,422)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(1,302)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(1,087)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.9%(2,158)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412%(2,394)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.6%(2,115)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(2,824)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.8%(2,345)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(1,131)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.8%(557)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,325
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,422
+96%since 2000
from $15,525 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−3%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+2%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
19
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Labette County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(20,043)
Black4.6%(1,050)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(700)
Asian0.3%(68)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(16,522)
Black3.2%(633)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,010)
Asian0%(2)
Other8.6%(1,702)
Diversity Score
37
+21%since 2009
from 31 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
11
−38%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.8%(747)
Puerto Rican0.6%(113)
Colombian0.2%(41)
Spaniard0.2%(31)
Asian origin
Hmong0%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German17.1%(3,397)
English12.5%(2,474)
American12.1%(2,397)
Irish9.6%(1,912)
Swiss2.6%(513)
Italian2.1%(423)
Scottish2.1%(411)
Swedish2%(395)
French2%(394)
Dutch1.1%(220)
Norwegian0.8%(159)
Czech0.6%(121)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.4%(86)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(84)
Welsh0.3%(68)
Russian0.3%(53)
Belgian0.2%(49)
Nigerian0.2%(49)
Danish0.2%(43)
Hungarian0.2%(41)
British0.1%(22)
West Indian0.1%(20)
Brazilian0.1%(18)
Arab0.1%(13)
Lebanese0.1%(13)
Greek0%(8)
Turkish0%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 70.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.7%(2,980)
Married46.2%(3,653)
Widowed3.7%(289)
Divorced12.5%(991)
Women 15+
Never married23.8%(1,901)
Married47.8%(3,827)
Widowed9.6%(771)
Divorced18.8%(1,501)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Labette County, Kansas?

Labette County, Kansas has about 19,869 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Labette County, Kansas earns about $56,325 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Labette County, Kansas expensive?

In Labette County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $94,600, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Labette County, Kansas?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Labette County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Labette County, Kansas?

About 16.0% of people in Labette County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Labette County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Labette County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,824 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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