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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Sumner County

Kansas · 25,946 residents · 1,181.668 sq mi
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Sumner County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,415. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% 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 $63,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,946
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25,841 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 22 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.6
+7%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,415
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,885 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,305
+53%since 1990
from $11,944 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$416
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+12%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(24,867)
Black0.5%(133)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(842)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score16.2%(4,183)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(24,067)
Black0.7%(175)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(929)
Asian0.2%(57)
Diversity Score11.1%(2,871)
Diversity Score
11
−32%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.3%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−33%since 1990
from 25.1 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 Sumner County to nearby counties

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Income$69,365+76%
Home value$203,300+219%
Population538,433+2313%
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SUMNER COUNTY VS
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Income$53,488+36%
Home value$83,800+31%
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SUMNER COUNTY VS
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Income$58,423+48%
Home value$124,700+95%
Population43,490+95%
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SUMNER COUNTY VS
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Income$60,758+54%
Home value$105,700+66%
Population4,067−82%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumner County, Kansas?

Sumner County, Kansas has about 25,946 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Sumner County, Kansas earns about $39,415 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sumner County, Kansas expensive?

In Sumner County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $63,800, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Sumner County, Kansas?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sumner County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sumner County, Kansas?

About 9.5% of people in Sumner County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sumner County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sumner County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 105 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9622Census Tract 9621Census Tract 9624Census Tract 9625Census Tract 9623Census Tract 9626
13 ZIP codes
ZIP 67152ZIP 67110ZIP 67013ZIP 67031ZIP 67022ZIP 67119ZIP 67140ZIP 67004ZIP 67120ZIP 67106ZIP 67051ZIP 67103ZIP 67105
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