Anderson County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Anderson County is located in Kansas with a total population of 7,819. It is the 49th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anderson County is 40.4 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anderson County is $64,925. This is 11% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $147,900. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Anderson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Anderson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 13.3%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.