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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Miami County

Kansas · 28,351 residents · 575.879 sq mi
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Miami County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,665. Population has grown 21% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $116,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,351
+21%since 1990
from 23,466 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 41 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.7
+7%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K26K29K33K36K1990201020202024Miami County
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,665
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,259 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,408
+70%since 1990
from $12,563 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.5%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,400
+84%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
21.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+52%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Miami County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(22,575)
Black2.6%(600)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(219)
Asian0.2%(53)
Diversity Score11.3%(2,660)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(26,924)
Black1.5%(429)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(451)
Asian0.2%(49)
Diversity Score8.1%(2,307)
Diversity Score
8
−28%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
−24%since 1990
from 27.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

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Pop 34,179
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Compare Miami County to nearby counties

MIAMI COUNTY VS
Johnson County
Income$109,208+134%
Home value$391,200+236%
Population636,906+1657%
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MIAMI COUNTY VS
Franklin County
Income$77,207+65%
Home value$198,700+71%
Population26,299−27%
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MIAMI COUNTY VS
Linn County
Income$59,069+27%
Home value$173,600+49%
Population9,950−73%
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MIAMI COUNTY VS
Cass County
Income$87,535+88%
Home value$292,400+151%
Population115,859+220%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Miami County, Kansas?

Miami County, Kansas has about 28,351 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Miami County, Kansas earns about $46,665 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Miami County, Kansas expensive?

In Miami County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $116,400, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Miami County, Kansas?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Miami County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Miami County, Kansas?

About 5.5% of people in Miami County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Miami County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Miami County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,885 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 1006.01Census Tract 1007Census Tract 1002Census Tract 1004Census Tract 1005Census Tract 1001Census Tract 1003Census Tract 1006.02
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 66083ZIP 66071ZIP 66053ZIP 66064ZIP 66013ZIP 66026
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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