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Labette County

Kansas · 20,184 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 $47,922. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,184
−12%since 2000
from 22,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+6%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,922
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,963
+61%since 2000
from $15,525 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+11%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(16,077)
Black4.2%(838)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(939)
Asian0.4%(90)
Other5.5%(1,112)
Diversity Score35%(7,074)
Segregation Score18.5%(3,735)
Diversity Score
35
+80%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Labette County, Kansas?

Labette County, Kansas has about 20,184 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Labette County, Kansas earns about $47,922 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 $76,500, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Labette County, Kansas?

About 21.6% 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 16.3% 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 3,509 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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