Neosho County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Neosho County, Kansas Demographics
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Neosho County, Kansas has a population of 15,656, the 33rd most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $56,618 and the median home value is $111,300. The poverty rate is 13.1%.

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

Neosho County Quick Facts

Population 15,656

Median Household Income $56,618

Median Home Value $111,300

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment Rate 3.2%

Median Age 39.2 years

Homeownership Rate 77.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.3%

High School Graduation 92.8%

Cities/Places 8

Population 15,656 33rd of 105

Median Income $56,618 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment 3.2%

How Neosho 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	15,715	15,656	-0.4%
Median household income	$55,704	$56,618	+1.6%
Median home value	$101,200	$111,300	+10.0%

Median Household Income

Neosho

$56,618

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Neosho

$111,300

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.7%

$25K-$50K 24.9%

$50K-$100K 32.6%

$100K+ 23.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

5.7%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

6.1%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

5.0%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

15.3%

$100K-$125K

8.3%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

4.2%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

62.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.2%

Renter 22.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $681/mo 14.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.9%

18-34

20.9%

35-54

21.9%

55-74

24.8%

75+

8.5%

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 Neosho County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Chanute	8,598	$50,882	17.3%	$78,000
Erie	1,216	$36,667	19.6%	$109,900
St. Paul	631	$42,083	6.9%	$91,700
Thayer	502	$85,635	9.0%	N/A
Galesburg	139	$85,000	8.6%	$95,000
Earlton	111	$76,161	2.7%	N/A
Stark	63	$93,750	15.9%	N/A
South Mound	31	N/A	29.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Neosho County is located in Kansas with a total population of 15,656. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Neosho County is 39.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Neosho County is $56,618. 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 13.1%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $111,300. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Neosho County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Neosho County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.0%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Neosho 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 Neosho County, Kansas?

Neosho County has a population of 15,656, making it the 33rd most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Neosho County?

The median household income in Neosho County is $56,618 with a poverty rate of 13.1%.

How many cities are in Neosho County, Kansas?

Neosho County contains 8 Census-designated places.