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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Sumner County

Kansas · 22,382 residents · 1,181.668 sq mi
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Sumner County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,578. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $94,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
22,382
−14%since 2000
from 25,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+11%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K25K26K1990201020202024Sumner County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,578
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,415 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,499
+50%since 2000
from $18,305 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+9%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(24,067)
Black0.7%(175)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(929)
Asian0.2%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(2,871)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(19,347)
Black0.9%(200)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,254)
Asian0.3%(73)
Other3.9%(881)
Diversity Score25.5%(5,710)
Segregation Score19%(4,257)
Diversity Score
26
+131%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumner County, Kansas?

Sumner County, Kansas has about 22,382 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sumner County, Kansas earns about $53,578 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 $94,800, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Sumner County, Kansas?

About 23.6% 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 12.2% of people in Sumner County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sumner County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sumner County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,459 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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13 ZIP codes
ZIP 67152ZIP 67110ZIP 67013ZIP 67031ZIP 67022ZIP 67119ZIP 67140ZIP 67004ZIP 67120ZIP 67106ZIP 67051ZIP 67103ZIP 67105
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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