Pottawatomie County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Pottawatomie County, Kansas Demographics
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Pottawatomie County, Kansas has a population of 26,204, the 22nd most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $92,325 and the median home value is $245,900. The poverty rate is 6.7%.

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

Pottawatomie County Quick Facts

Population 26,204

Median Household Income $92,325

Median Home Value $245,900

Poverty Rate 6.7%

Unemployment Rate 2.1%

Median Age 36.4 years

Homeownership Rate 82.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 38.2%

High School Graduation 96.4%

Cities/Places 11

Population 26,204 22nd of 105

Median Income $92,325 24% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.7%

Unemployment 2.1%

How Pottawatomie 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	25,808	26,204	+1.5%
Median household income	$87,694	$92,325	+5.3%
Median home value	$223,000	$245,900	+10.3%

Median Household Income

Pottawatomie

$92,325

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pottawatomie

$245,900

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.4%

$25K-$50K 11.8%

$50K-$100K 30.2%

$100K+ 45.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.5%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

4.8%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

1.9%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

2.3%

$45K-$50K

2.5%

$50K-$60K

5.6%

$60K-$75K

11.1%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

13.4%

$125K-$150K

11.9%

$150K-$200K

8.9%

$200K+

11.4%

Employment

2.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

65.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.2%

Renter 17.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $924/mo 12.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

28.8%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

25.0%

55-74

21.2%

75+

6.1%

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 Pottawatomie County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Wamego	4,386	$78,809	5.2%	$198,300
St. Marys	2,788	$76,771	8.6%	$206,900
St. George	1,039	$100,956	5.3%	$253,500
Onaga	727	$49,444	13.6%	$116,200
Westmoreland	703	$64,750	11.3%	$145,500
Olsburg	269	$77,083	17.1%	$150,700
Emmett	178	$56,250	19.7%	$98,800
Belvue	175	$81,111	8.0%	$184,400
Louisville	175	N/A	4.6%	$57,100
Havensville	172	$140,134	2.9%	N/A
Wheaton	72	$75,417	4.2%	$85,700

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Population Overview

Pottawatomie County is located in Kansas with a total population of 26,204. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pottawatomie County is 36.4 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.4 years. With 28.8% 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 $92,325. This is 24% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $245,900. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Pottawatomie County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pottawatomie County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.1%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.1%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

38.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Pottawatomie County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 7% higher 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 96.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie County, Kansas?

Pottawatomie County has a population of 26,204, making it the 22nd most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Pottawatomie County?

The median household income in Pottawatomie County is $92,325 with a poverty rate of 6.7%.

How many cities are in Pottawatomie County, Kansas?

Pottawatomie County contains 11 Census-designated places.