Dickinson County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dickinson County is located in Kansas with a total population of 18,423. It is the 29th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dickinson County is 42.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dickinson County is $67,982. This is 6% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $148,500. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Dickinson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dickinson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 92.4%.