Rawlins County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Rawlins County, Kansas Demographics
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Rawlins County, Kansas has a population of 2,516, the 92nd most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $67,742 and the median home value is $103,800. The poverty rate is 6.8%.

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

Rawlins County Quick Facts

Population 2,516

Median Household Income $67,742

Median Home Value $103,800

Poverty Rate 6.8%

Unemployment Rate 1.3%

Median Age 46.5 years

Homeownership Rate 70.7%

Affordability Ratio 1.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.0%

High School Graduation 95.2%

Cities/Places 4

Population 2,516 92nd of 105

Median Income $67,742 9% lower than state

Poverty Rate 6.8%

Unemployment 1.3%

How Rawlins 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	2,533	2,516	-0.7%
Median household income	$65,000	$67,742	+4.2%
Median home value	$99,400	$103,800	+4.4%

Median Household Income

Rawlins

$67,742

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Rawlins

$103,800

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.1%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 44.4%

$100K+ 21.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.8%

$10K-$15K

1.2%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

5.9%

$30K-$35K

2.8%

$35K-$40K

3.7%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

13.0%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

22.4%

$100K-$125K

8.6%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

4.0%

$200K+

1.9%

Employment

1.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

67.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.7%

Renter 29.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $817/mo 14.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

15.2%

35-54

21.1%

55-74

28.3%

75+

13.4%

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 Rawlins County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Atwood	1,320	$72,188	6.9%	$119,800
McDonald	249	$90,764	5.2%	N/A
Herndon	159	$65,000	3.8%	$48,600
Ludell	14	N/A	14.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Rawlins County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,516. It is the 92nd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rawlins County is 46.5 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 13.4% 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 $67,742. This is 9% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $103,800. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Rawlins 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 5% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rawlins County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 95.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Rawlins 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 Rawlins County, Kansas?

Rawlins County has a population of 2,516, making it the 92nd most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Rawlins County?

The median household income in Rawlins County is $67,742 with a poverty rate of 6.8%.

How many cities are in Rawlins County, Kansas?

Rawlins County contains 4 Census-designated places.