Bourbon County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Bourbon County, Kansas Demographics
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Bourbon County, Kansas has a population of 14,394, the 34th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $59,238 and the median home value is $113,800. The poverty rate is 13.6%.

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

Bourbon County Quick Facts

Population 14,394

Median Household Income $59,238

Median Home Value $113,800

Poverty Rate 13.6%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 39.1 years

Homeownership Rate 74.0%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.9%

High School Graduation 90.8%

Cities/Places 8

Population 14,394 34th of 105

Median Income $59,238 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.6%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Bourbon 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	14,384	14,394	+0.1%
Median household income	$67,555	$59,238	-12.3%
Median home value	$107,600	$113,800	+5.8%

Median Household Income

Bourbon

$59,238

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bourbon

$113,800

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.8%

$25K-$50K 28.0%

$50K-$100K 28.0%

$100K+ 28.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

6.6%

$25K-$30K

6.5%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

7.3%

$40K-$45K

6.8%

$45K-$50K

2.5%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

7.9%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

10.9%

$125K-$150K

8.2%

$150K-$200K

4.5%

$200K+

4.7%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

61.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.0%

Renter 26.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $752/mo 15.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.0%

18-34

21.3%

35-54

20.6%

55-74

24.9%

75+

8.3%

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 Bourbon County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fort Scott	7,555	$52,159	13.5%	$100,500
Bronson	537	$72,222	33.9%	$68,100
Uniontown	467	$53,750	7.5%	$48,200
Mapleton	213	$33,409	1.9%	N/A
Fulton	93	$48,750	26.9%	$65,000
Devon	73	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Redfield	71	$33,958	0.0%	$70,000
Garland	22	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Bourbon County is located in Kansas with a total population of 14,394. It is the 34th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bourbon County is 39.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bourbon County is $59,238. This is 20% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $113,800. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Bourbon County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bourbon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bourbon 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 Bourbon County, Kansas?

Bourbon County has a population of 14,394, making it the 34th most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Bourbon County?

The median household income in Bourbon County is $59,238 with a poverty rate of 13.6%.

How many cities are in Bourbon County, Kansas?

Bourbon County contains 8 Census-designated places.