Labette County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Labette County is located in Kansas with a total population of 19,949. It is the 27th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Labette County is 41.4 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Labette County is $55,439. This is 24% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $92,100. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Labette County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Labette County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 89.8%.