Dickinson County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Dickinson County, Kansas Demographics
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Dickinson County, Kansas has a population of 18,445, the 29th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $68,417 and the median home value is $146,800. The poverty rate is 8.1%.

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

Dickinson County Quick Facts

Population 18,445

Median Household Income $68,417

Median Home Value $146,800

Poverty Rate 8.1%

Unemployment Rate 2.8%

Median Age 42.8 years

Homeownership Rate 78.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.7%

High School Graduation 93.8%

Cities/Places 10

Population 18,445 29th of 105

Median Income $68,417 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.1%

Unemployment 2.8%

How Dickinson 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	18,423	18,445	+0.1%
Median household income	$67,982	$68,417	+0.6%
Median home value	$148,500	$146,800	-1.1%

Median Household Income

Dickinson

$68,417

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Dickinson

$146,800

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.0%

$25K-$50K 22.0%

$50K-$100K 35.6%

$100K+ 30.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

1.7%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

3.2%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

6.0%

$45K-$50K

6.0%

$50K-$60K

10.2%

$60K-$75K

10.0%

$75K-$100K

15.4%

$100K-$125K

8.6%

$125K-$150K

8.5%

$150K-$200K

7.9%

$200K+

5.4%

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

62.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.6%

Renter 21.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $901/mo 15.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.2%

18-34

17.4%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

26.1%

75+

9.1%

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 Dickinson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Abilene	6,449	$57,924	6.8%	$131,500
Herington	2,164	$70,574	7.6%	$85,200
Chapman	1,454	$72,344	11.2%	$195,600
Enterprise	710	$60,707	12.2%	$93,600
Hope	485	$51,500	38.8%	$100,000
Woodbine	137	$52,159	5.8%	$90,000
Detroit	75	$120,000	0.0%	$112,500
Manchester	69	$13,750	40.6%	N/A
Talmage	44	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Carlton	27	$65,625	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Dickinson County is located in Kansas with a total population of 18,445. It is the 29th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dickinson County is 42.8 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dickinson County is $68,417. This is 8% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $146,800. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Dickinson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dickinson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.7%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.7%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

23.7% 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 93.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Dickinson 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 Dickinson County, Kansas?

Dickinson County has a population of 18,445, making it the 29th most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Dickinson County?

The median household income in Dickinson County is $68,417 with a poverty rate of 8.1%.

How many cities are in Dickinson County, Kansas?

Dickinson County contains 10 Census-designated places.