Rooks County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Rooks County, Kansas Demographics
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Rooks County, Kansas has a population of 4,813, the 68th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $62,500 and the median home value is $89,000. The poverty rate is 5.5%.

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

Rooks County Quick Facts

Population 4,813

Median Household Income $62,500

Median Home Value $89,000

Poverty Rate 5.5%

Unemployment Rate 2.0%

Median Age 45.7 years

Homeownership Rate 74.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.2%

High School Graduation 94.2%

Cities/Places 7

Population 4,813 68th of 105

Median Income $62,500 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 5.5%

Unemployment 2.0%

How Rooks 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	4,869	4,813	-1.2%
Median household income	$61,596	$62,500	+1.5%
Median home value	$90,000	$89,000	-1.1%

Median Household Income

Rooks

$62,500

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Rooks

$89,000

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.5%

$25K-$50K 18.7%

$50K-$100K 39.1%

$100K+ 28.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

11.6%

$60K-$75K

15.3%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

13.0%

$125K-$150K

8.3%

$150K-$200K

5.2%

$200K+

2.1%

Employment

2.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

61.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.3%

Renter 25.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $676/mo 13.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

16.4%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

29.0%

75+

10.6%

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 Rooks County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Plainville	1,656	$59,236	2.5%	$82,500
Stockton	1,656	$62,621	6.9%	$95,000
Palco	197	$60,625	4.6%	$75,500
Damar	126	$44,028	18.3%	$49,800
Woodston	86	$51,136	4.7%	$38,000
Zurich	50	$78,750	6.0%	$52,100
Codell	47	$91,023	17.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Rooks County is located in Kansas with a total population of 4,813. It is the 68th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rooks County is 45.7 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 10.6% 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 Rooks County is $62,500. This is 16% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.5%. This is 51% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $89,000. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Rooks County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rooks County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 94.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Rooks 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 Rooks County, Kansas?

Rooks County has a population of 4,813, making it the 68th most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Rooks County?

The median household income in Rooks County is $62,500 with a poverty rate of 5.5%.

How many cities are in Rooks County, Kansas?

Rooks County contains 7 Census-designated places.