Rooks County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Rooks County is located in Kansas with a total population of 4,869. It is the 69th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rooks County is 46.0 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 10.4% 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 Rooks County is $61,596. This is 15% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 5.3%. This is 54% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $90,000. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, 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 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rooks County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 92.2%.