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Rawlins County

Kansas · 2,431 residents (2025 est.) · 1,069.416 sq mi
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Rawlins County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,742. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 450 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,800. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,516
−15%since 2000
from 2,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+2%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,431 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Rawlins County
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.4%(160)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.8%(197)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.7%(118)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195%(126)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.7%(68)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.5%(265)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(292)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.5%(239)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.9%(350)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.4%(363)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.2%(256)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(82)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,742
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,105 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,693
+108%since 2000
from $17,161 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
−9%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−4%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(2,906)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(2,227)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(194)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other3%(75)
Diversity Score
26
+302%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6%(150)
Puerto Rican1.3%(33)
Guatemalan0.2%(6)
Cuban0.2%(5)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(9)
Burmese0.3%(8)
Korean0.1%(3)
Ancestry
German33.5%(842)
English13.2%(332)
Irish9.5%(238)
American7%(177)
Czech5.4%(137)
Austrian3.7%(92)
Hungarian3.2%(80)
Swedish2.8%(70)
Italian2.1%(52)
Dutch1.7%(42)
French1.4%(36)
Polish1.3%(33)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1%(25)
Welsh0.8%(19)
Scottish0.7%(18)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(10)
Belgian0.3%(8)
Danish0.3%(7)
British0.2%(6)
Greek0.2%(6)
Arab0.1%(3)
Russian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.7%(183)
Married62.6%(645)
Widowed1.9%(20)
Divorced17.7%(183)
Women 15+
Never married15.6%(158)
Married59.1%(597)
Widowed14.6%(147)
Divorced10.7%(108)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rawlins County, Kansas?

Rawlins County, Kansas has about 2,516 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rawlins County, Kansas earns about $67,742 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rawlins County, Kansas expensive?

In Rawlins County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $103,800, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Rawlins County, Kansas?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rawlins County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rawlins County, Kansas?

About 6.8% of people in Rawlins County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rawlins County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rawlins County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 888 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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