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Neosho County

Kansas · 15,904 residents · 571.481 sq mi
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Neosho County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,493. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
15,904
−6%since 2000
from 16,997 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+5%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Neosho County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,493
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,975
+51%since 2000
from $16,539 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+15%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(15,876)
Black0.8%(140)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(494)
Asian0.3%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(1,708)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(13,767)
Black0.8%(131)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(910)
Asian0.5%(84)
Other3.5%(554)
Diversity Score25.1%(3,991)
Segregation Score14.8%(2,353)
Diversity Score
25
+150%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+33%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neosho County, Kansas?

Neosho County, Kansas has about 15,904 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Neosho County, Kansas earns about $49,493 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 $83,800, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Neosho County, Kansas?

About 20.0% 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 15.3% 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 1,131 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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