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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Ottawa County

Kansas · 6,163 residents · 720.73 sq mi
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Ottawa County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,009. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $61,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,163
+9%since 1990
from 5,634 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 8 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.1
+2%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Ottawa County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,009
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,852 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,663
+71%since 1990
from $10,358 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,600
+65%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$372
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
17.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+25%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(5,606)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(29)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score2.5%(141)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(5,969)
Black0.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(80)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score4.8%(297)
Diversity Score
5
+93%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.2%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−44%since 1990
from 28.0 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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Compare Ottawa County to nearby counties

OTTAWA COUNTY VS
Saline County
Income$65,422+72%
Home value$179,600+192%
Population53,377+829%
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OTTAWA COUNTY VS
Cloud County
Income$58,770+55%
Home value$100,000+62%
Population8,833+54%
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OTTAWA COUNTY VS
Clay County
Income$66,176+74%
Home value$155,900+153%
Population7,990+39%
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OTTAWA COUNTY VS
Lincoln County
Income$57,500+51%
Home value$96,900+57%
Population2,861−50%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ottawa County, Kansas?

Ottawa County, Kansas has about 6,163 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ottawa County, Kansas earns about $38,009 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ottawa County, Kansas expensive?

In Ottawa County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $61,600, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Ottawa County, Kansas?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ottawa County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ottawa County, Kansas?

About 8.6% of people in Ottawa County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ottawa County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ottawa County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 529 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 857Census Tract 856
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 67467ZIP 67422ZIP 67480ZIP 67484ZIP 67436
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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