Pratt County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pratt County is located in Kansas with a total population of 9,120. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pratt County is 38.2 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pratt County is $64,348. This is 11% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $114,500. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Pratt County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pratt County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.3%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

26.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 92.3%.