Brown County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Brown County, Kansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Brown County, Kansas has a population of 9,343, the 42nd most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $62,233 and the median home value is $118,100. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

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

Brown County Quick Facts

Population 9,343

Median Household Income $62,233

Median Home Value $118,100

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment Rate 5.2%

Median Age 41.7 years

Homeownership Rate 76.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.6%

High School Graduation 94.4%

Cities/Places 15

Population 9,343 42nd of 105

Median Income $62,233 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment 5.2%

How Brown 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	9,415	9,343	-0.8%
Median household income	$58,886	$62,233	+5.7%
Median home value	$111,100	$118,100	+6.3%

Median Household Income

Brown

$62,233

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Brown

$118,100

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.7%

$25K-$50K 20.2%

$50K-$100K 33.3%

$100K+ 27.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.7%

$10K-$15K

4.6%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

5.5%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

8.7%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

14.1%

$100K-$125K

7.4%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

7.1%

$200K+

7.1%

Employment

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

63.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.3%

Renter 23.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $646/mo 12.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.0%

18-34

16.3%

35-54

22.3%

55-74

27.6%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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 Brown County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hiawatha	3,197	$68,750	14.7%	$121,800
Horton	1,610	$41,471	22.4%	$79,600
Everest	356	$47,813	34.3%	$92,200
Fairview	342	$61,018	16.4%	$109,200
Morrill	210	$67,750	5.2%	$65,000
Kickapoo Site 5	161	$70,977	8.7%	$43,000
Robinson	154	$59,167	10.8%	$70,000
Kickapoo Tribal Center	128	$35,000	47.5%	$43,800
Powhattan	74	$45,313	50.0%	$47,500
Kickapoo Site 7	64	$86,071	18.8%	N/A
Kickapoo Site 1	48	$24,722	37.5%	N/A
Reserve	48	$41,250	8.3%	$83,300
Willis	35	$88,125	6.1%	$50,000
Kickapoo Site 2	15	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Hamlin	14	$81,250	0.0%	$73,300

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Population Overview

Brown County is located in Kansas with a total population of 9,343. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brown County is 41.7 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brown County is $62,233. This is 16% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $118,100. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Brown County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Brown County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.7%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

19.6% 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 45% 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 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Brown 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 Brown County, Kansas?

Brown County has a population of 9,343, making it the 42nd most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Brown County?

The median household income in Brown County is $62,233 with a poverty rate of 13.8%.

How many cities are in Brown County, Kansas?

Brown County contains 15 Census-designated places.