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Woodson County

Kansas · 3,115 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 $42,692. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 673 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,700. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
3,115
−18%since 2000
from 3,788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+5%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Woodson County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,692
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,335 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,969
+89%since 2000
from $14,283 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−5%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(2,864)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(219)
Diversity Score21.8%(678)
Segregation Score41.2%(1,282)
Diversity Score
22
+298%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodson County, Kansas?

Woodson County, Kansas has about 3,115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodson County, Kansas earns about $42,692 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 $68,700, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Woodson County, Kansas?

About 20.0% 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 1,001 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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