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Wallace County

Kansas · 1,512 residents · 913.652 sq mi
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Wallace County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,632. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,512
−14%since 2000
from 1,749 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+8%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wallace County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,632
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,262
+48%since 2000
from $17,016 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+29%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,623)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(84)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(237)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,344)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(52)
Diversity Score21.2%(321)
Diversity Score
21
+57%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+9%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wallace County, Kansas?

Wallace County, Kansas has about 1,512 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wallace County, Kansas earns about $49,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wallace County, Kansas expensive?

In Wallace County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $84,500, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Wallace County, Kansas?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wallace County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wallace County, Kansas?

About 12.5% of people in Wallace County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wallace County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wallace County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 309 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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3 ZIP codes
ZIP 67758ZIP 67762ZIP 67761
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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