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Woodson County

Kansas · 3,309 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 $30,385. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,800. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,309
−13%since 2000
from 3,788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+9%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Woodson County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,385
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,335 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,986
+68%since 2000
from $14,283 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing7.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−48.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(3,645)
Black0.8%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(52)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(207)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(3,139)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(69)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.2%(72)
Diversity Score11.4%(376)
Diversity Score
11
+108%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+82%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodson County, Kansas?

Woodson County, Kansas has about 3,309 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodson County, Kansas earns about $30,385 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 $47,800, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Woodson County, Kansas?

About 12.8% 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 21.4% 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 807 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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