Rawlins County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Rawlins County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,533. It is the 92nd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rawlins County is 47.0 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 13.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rawlins County is $65,000. This is 11% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $99,400. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Rawlins County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rawlins County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 51% 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 95.4%.