Haskell County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Haskell County is located in Kansas with a total population of 3,641. It is the 75th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Haskell County is 37.0 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Haskell County is $66,162. This is 11% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $165,100. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Haskell 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 Haskell County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.9%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (30.9% vs 13.6%).

Education

19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 75.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Haskell 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.