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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Woodson County

Kansas · 3,788 residents · 497.819 sq mi
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Woodson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,335. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $42,700. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,788
−8%since 1990
from 4,116 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 8 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.1
+5%since 1990
from 42.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Woodson County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,335
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,637 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,283
+37%since 1990
from $10,424 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,700
+68%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$321
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
81.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
18.6% rent
1.7
+71%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(4,043)
Black0.8%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(209)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(3,645)
Black0.8%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(52)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score5.5%(207)
5
+8%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.4%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−44%since 1990
from 27.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodson County, Kansas?

Woodson County, Kansas has about 3,788 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Woodson County, Kansas earns about $25,335 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodson County, Kansas expensive?

In Woodson County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $42,700, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Woodson County, Kansas?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Woodson County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodson County, Kansas?

About 13.2% of people in Woodson County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodson County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodson County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 328 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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