Labette County, Kansas Demographics 2026
Labette County, Kansas has a population of 19,869, the 27th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $56,325 and the median home value is $94,600. The poverty rate is 16.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Labette County Quick Facts
How Labette 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 | 19,949 | 19,869 | -0.4% |
| Median household income | $55,439 | $56,325 | +1.6% |
| Median home value | $92,100 | $94,600 | +2.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Labette County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons | 9,425 | $52,428 | 20.9% | $71,700 |
| Oswego | 1,937 | $53,750 | 22.8% | $82,700 |
| Altamont | 993 | $64,716 | 4.5% | $107,400 |
| Chetopa | 977 | $25,288 | 37.2% | $71,900 |
| Mound Valley | 341 | $36,917 | 23.8% | $42,600 |
| Edna | 297 | $63,542 | 13.5% | $90,000 |
| Dennis | 198 | $92,818 | 0.0% | $157,700 |
| Bartlett | 58 | $55,417 | 19.0% | $35,000 |
| Labette | 17 | N/A | 17.6% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Labette County is located in Kansas with a total population of 19,869. It is the 27th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Labette County is 41.0 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Labette County is $56,325. This is 24% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $94,600. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Labette County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Labette County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 89.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Labette 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 Labette County, Kansas?
Labette County has a population of 19,869, making it the 27th most populous county in Kansas.
What is the median income in Labette County?
The median household income in Labette County is $56,325 with a poverty rate of 16.1%.
How many cities are in Labette County, Kansas?
Labette County contains 9 Census-designated places.