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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Labette County

Kansas · 23,693 residents · 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 $21,871. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,693
+4%vs 2000
vs 22,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,871
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,875 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,815
−30%vs 2000
vs $15,525 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,400
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$290
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.2% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(20,043)
Black4.6%(1,050)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(700)
Asian0.3%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(4,455)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(22,017)
Black4.3%(1,007)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(546)
Asian0.3%(82)
Other2.5%(587)
Diversity Score21.5%(5,097)
Diversity Score
22
+10%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.2%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+47%vs 2000
vs 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Labette County to nearby counties

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Home value$101,700+258%
Population30,177+53%
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LABETTE COUNTY VS
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Income$57,668+164%
Home value$100,100+252%
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LABETTE COUNTY VS
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Income$56,618+159%
Home value$111,300+292%
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LABETTE COUNTY VS
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Income$51,922+137%
Home value$150,500+430%
Population14,518−26%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Labette County, Kansas?

Labette County, Kansas has about 23,693 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Labette County, Kansas earns about $21,871 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 $28,400, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Labette County, Kansas?

About 12.1% 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 14.6% of people in Labette County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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