Reno County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Reno County is located in Kansas with a total population of 61,693. It is the 9th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Reno County is 40.7 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Reno County is $60,498. This is 17% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. The median home value is $125,000. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Reno County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Reno County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.1%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 91.2%.