Anderson County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Anderson County, Kansas Demographics
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Anderson County, Kansas has a population of 7,834, the 49th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $70,614 and the median home value is $171,400. The poverty rate is 11.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Anderson County Quick Facts

Population 7,834

Median Household Income $70,614

Median Home Value $171,400

Poverty Rate 11.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 40.0 years

Homeownership Rate 78.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.0%

High School Graduation 88.0%

Cities/Places 8

Population 7,834 49th of 105

Median Income $70,614 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.0%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Anderson County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	7,819	7,834	+0.2%
Median household income	$64,925	$70,614	+8.8%
Median home value	$147,900	$171,400	+15.9%

Median Household Income

Anderson

$70,614

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Anderson

$171,400

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.7%

$25K-$50K 23.0%

$50K-$100K 36.4%

$100K+ 24.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.5%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

6.6%

$25K-$30K

6.3%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

3.6%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

21.9%

$100K-$125K

14.8%

$125K-$150K

4.7%

$150K-$200K

3.6%

$200K+

1.8%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

62.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.9%

Renter 21.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $853/mo 14.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.6%

18-34

18.3%

35-54

22.0%

55-74

24.6%

75+

9.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Anderson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Garnett	3,202	$65,230	6.0%	$149,100
Colony	335	$37,500	34.0%	$69,600
Greeley	243	$33,056	23.5%	$90,400
Welda	233	$78,112	5.1%	$113,000
Kincaid	188	$60,000	37.4%	$30,000
Westphalia	161	$52,727	14.3%	$37,900
Lone Elm	40	$58,859	0.0%	$28,400
Harris	9	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Anderson County is located in Kansas with a total population of 7,834. It is the 49th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anderson County is 40.0 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anderson County is $70,614. This is 5% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $171,400. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Anderson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Anderson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

14.0% 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 61% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Anderson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Anderson County, Kansas?

Anderson County has a population of 7,834, making it the 49th most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Anderson County?

The median household income in Anderson County is $70,614 with a poverty rate of 11.0%.

How many cities are in Anderson County, Kansas?

Anderson County contains 8 Census-designated places.