Pottawatomie County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pottawatomie County is located in Kansas with a total population of 25,808. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pottawatomie County is 36.2 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.2 years. With 29.1% of the population under 18, Pottawatomie County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pottawatomie County is $87,694. This is 21% higher than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $223,000. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Pottawatomie County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pottawatomie County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.8%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

36.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Pottawatomie County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 4% higher 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 96.3%.