Reno County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Reno County, Kansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Reno County, Kansas has a population of 61,553, the 9th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $60,645 and the median home value is $132,500. The poverty rate is 12.5%.

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

Reno County Quick Facts

Population 61,553

Median Household Income $60,645

Median Home Value $132,500

Poverty Rate 12.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.9%

Median Age 40.9 years

Homeownership Rate 69.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.4%

High School Graduation 90.4%

Cities/Places 16

Population 61,553 9th of 105

Median Income $60,645 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.5%

Unemployment 3.9%

How Reno 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	61,693	61,553	-0.2%
Median household income	$60,498	$60,645	+0.2%
Median home value	$125,000	$132,500	+6.0%

Median Household Income

Reno

$60,645

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Reno

$132,500

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.5%

$25K-$50K 22.8%

$50K-$100K 34.9%

$100K+ 24.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

4.8%

$25K-$30K

6.4%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

9.1%

$60K-$75K

11.1%

$75K-$100K

14.7%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

4.5%

$200K+

4.9%

Employment

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

61.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.2%

Renter 30.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $863/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.0%

18-34

20.8%

35-54

23.6%

55-74

25.0%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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 Reno County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hutchinson	39,709	$58,687	14.9%	$125,000
South Hutchinson	2,751	$50,441	13.7%	$151,000
Buhler	1,525	$72,929	4.2%	$131,800
Haven	1,313	$59,091	9.1%	$91,400
Nickerson	1,001	$49,167	12.9%	$79,200
Pretty Prairie	641	$65,500	9.8%	$100,000
The Highlands	479	$97,500	3.1%	$288,900
Arlington	407	$33,750	35.9%	$73,000
Turon	334	$51,500	6.9%	$48,000
Partridge	236	$67,188	23.7%	$75,800
Sylvia	195	$44,271	12.6%	$58,600
Plevna	90	$49,375	2.2%	$33,000
Abbyville	87	N/A	41.4%	$85,000
Willowbrook	81	$142,500	0.0%	$422,700
Langdon	49	$50,833	46.9%	$38,500
Yoder	24	N/A	37.5%	N/A

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Population Overview

Reno County is located in Kansas with a total population of 61,553. It is the 9th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Reno County is 40.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Reno County is $60,645. This is 18% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. The median home value is $132,500. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, 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 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Reno County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 90.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Reno 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 Reno County, Kansas?

Reno County has a population of 61,553, making it the 9th most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Reno County?

The median household income in Reno County is $60,645 with a poverty rate of 12.5%.

How many cities are in Reno County, Kansas?

Reno County contains 16 Census-designated places.