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Rawlins County

Kansas · 2,561 residents · 1,069.416 sq mi
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Rawlins County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,281. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,561
−14%since 2000
from 2,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+2%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,281
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,105 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,651
+79%since 2000
from $17,161 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,000
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+36%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score3%(90)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(2,242)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(159)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other2.5%(64)
Diversity Score23.4%(598)
Diversity Score
23
+671%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rawlins County, Kansas?

Rawlins County, Kansas has about 2,561 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rawlins County, Kansas earns about $57,281 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 $101,000, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Rawlins County, Kansas?

About 21.7% 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 10.3% 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 843 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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