Cloud County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cloud County is located in Kansas with a total population of 8,973. It is the 44th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cloud County is 39.4 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cloud County is $57,333. This is 21% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $96,300. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Cloud County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cloud County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 95.8%.