Cloud County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Cloud County, Kansas Demographics
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Cloud County, Kansas has a population of 8,898, the 44th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $58,770 and the median home value is $100,000. The poverty rate is 10.0%.

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

Cloud County Quick Facts

Population 8,898

Median Household Income $58,770

Median Home Value $100,000

Poverty Rate 10.0%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 40.2 years

Homeownership Rate 74.0%

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.8%

High School Graduation 95.1%

Cities/Places 8

Population 8,898 44th of 105

Median Income $58,770 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.0%

Unemployment 2.5%

How Cloud 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	8,973	8,898	-0.8%
Median household income	$57,333	$58,770	+2.5%
Median home value	$96,300	$100,000	+3.8%

Median Household Income

Cloud

$58,770

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cloud

$100,000

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.9%

$25K-$50K 26.2%

$50K-$100K 37.2%

$100K+ 19.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.8%

$10K-$15K

4.5%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

9.4%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

13.4%

$75K-$100K

15.3%

$100K-$125K

7.8%

$125K-$150K

3.7%

$150K-$200K

5.0%

$200K+

3.2%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

63.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.0%

Renter 26.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $769/mo 15.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.2%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

21.9%

55-74

25.3%

75+

9.0%

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 Cloud County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Concordia	5,015	$51,138	12.2%	$102,600
Clyde	791	$44,450	6.9%	$70,000
Miltonvale	474	$52,026	20.3%	$50,000
Glasco	388	$54,583	13.0%	$52,000
Jamestown	174	$71,458	6.9%	$55,000
Simpson	154	$63,047	6.5%	$27,500
Aurora	25	$78,125	0.0%	N/A
Ames	21	N/A	57.1%	N/A

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Population Overview

Cloud County is located in Kansas with a total population of 8,898. It is the 44th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cloud County is 40.2 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cloud County is $58,770. This is 21% 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 10.0%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $100,000. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Cloud 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

Cloud County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 95.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cloud 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 Cloud County, Kansas?

Cloud County has a population of 8,898, making it the 44th most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Cloud County?

The median household income in Cloud County is $58,770 with a poverty rate of 10.0%.

How many cities are in Cloud County, Kansas?

Cloud County contains 8 Census-designated places.