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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Neosho County

Kansas · 16,997 residents · 571.481 sq mi
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Neosho County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,167. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $47,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,997
Unchangedsince 1990
from 17,035 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.4
+6%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Neosho County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,167
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,299 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,539
+59%since 1990
from $10,402 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
25.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+19%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(16,500)
Black1.2%(208)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(388)
Asian0.1%(21)
Diversity Score12.8%(2,176)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(15,876)
Black0.8%(140)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(494)
Asian0.3%(54)
Diversity Score10%(1,708)
Diversity Score
10
−21%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−33%since 1990
from 17.9 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neosho County, Kansas?

Neosho County, Kansas has about 16,997 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Neosho County, Kansas earns about $32,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neosho County, Kansas expensive?

In Neosho County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $47,200, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Neosho County, Kansas?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Neosho County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neosho County, Kansas?

About 13.0% of people in Neosho County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neosho County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Neosho County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9518Census Tract 9516Census Tract 9519Census Tract 9517Census Tract 9520
6 ZIP codes
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