Kingman County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Kingman County, Kansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Kingman County, Kansas has a population of 7,186, the 52nd most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $59,842 and the median home value is $111,100. The poverty rate is 10.3%.

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

Kingman County Quick Facts

Population 7,186

Median Household Income $59,842

Median Home Value $111,100

Poverty Rate 10.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.2%

Median Age 42.1 years

Homeownership Rate 66.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.3%

High School Graduation 91.5%

Cities/Places 8

Population 7,186 52nd of 105

Median Income $59,842 19% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.3%

Unemployment 2.2%

How Kingman 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	7,284	7,186	-1.3%
Median household income	$59,819	$59,842	+0.0%
Median home value	$107,400	$111,100	+3.4%

Median Household Income

Kingman

$59,842

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kingman

$111,100

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.0%

$25K-$50K 24.3%

$50K-$100K 31.5%

$100K+ 27.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.0%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

6.6%

$25K-$30K

5.5%

$30K-$35K

2.3%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

7.7%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

9.1%

$60K-$75K

15.3%

$75K-$100K

7.1%

$100K-$125K

8.8%

$125K-$150K

9.6%

$150K-$200K

5.6%

$200K+

3.2%

Employment

2.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

62.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.3%

Renter 33.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $846/mo 17.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.8%

18-34

17.8%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

27.6%

75+

7.8%

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 Kingman County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Kingman	2,957	$48,750	10.4%	$73,800
Norwich	437	$60,625	12.1%	$99,600
Cunningham	414	$70,625	6.3%	$97,800
Spivey	116	N/A	2.6%	$73,900
Zenda	86	$53,000	3.5%	$51,000
Nashville	57	N/A	21.1%	$37,500
Murdock	32	N/A	68.8%	N/A
Penalosa	5	N/A	60.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Kingman County is located in Kansas with a total population of 7,186. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kingman County is 42.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kingman County is $59,842. This is 19% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $111,100. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Kingman County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kingman County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.1%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kingman 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 Kingman County, Kansas?

Kingman County has a population of 7,186, making it the 52nd most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Kingman County?

The median household income in Kingman County is $59,842 with a poverty rate of 10.3%.

How many cities are in Kingman County, Kansas?

Kingman County contains 8 Census-designated places.