Meade County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Meade County is located in Kansas with a total population of 3,903. It is the 73rd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Meade County is 38.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Meade County is $71,852. This is 3% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $148,900. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Meade 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 Meade County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.3%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (24.3% vs 13.6%).

Education

26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% 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 88.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Meade 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.