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Labette County

Kansas · 21,607 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 $39,049. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,607
−5%since 2000
from 22,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+7%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,049
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,021
+35%since 2000
from $15,525 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+15%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(18,467)
Black4.6%(987)
Hispanic / Latino4%(875)
Asian0.4%(76)
Other5.1%(1,109)
Diversity Score32.1%(6,934)
Diversity Score
32
+65%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+21%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Labette County, Kansas?

Labette County, Kansas has about 21,607 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Labette County, Kansas earns about $39,049 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 $64,600, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Labette County, Kansas?

About 17.8% 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 15.5% 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 2,086 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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