Wabaunsee County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Wabaunsee County, Kansas Demographics
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Wabaunsee County, Kansas has a population of 7,009, the 53rd most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $76,908 and the median home value is $177,300. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

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

Wabaunsee County Quick Facts

Population 7,009

Median Household Income $76,908

Median Home Value $177,300

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 43.3 years

Homeownership Rate 81.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.9%

High School Graduation 95.2%

Cities/Places 9

Population 7,009 53rd of 105

Median Income $76,908 4% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Wabaunsee 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	6,961	7,009	+0.7%
Median household income	$70,536	$76,908	+9.0%
Median home value	$178,200	$177,300	-0.5%

Median Household Income

Wabaunsee

$76,908

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wabaunsee

$177,300

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.9%

$25K-$50K 17.2%

$50K-$100K 35.3%

$100K+ 37.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

2.1%

$15K-$20K

1.8%

$20K-$25K

1.7%

$25K-$30K

2.6%

$30K-$35K

1.6%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

6.1%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

11.4%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

15.1%

$125K-$150K

8.3%

$150K-$200K

5.4%

$200K+

8.9%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

62.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.1%

Renter 18.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $780/mo 12.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.7%

18-34

18.2%

35-54

22.0%

55-74

28.7%

75+

8.4%

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 Wabaunsee County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Alma	1,063	$71,875	4.8%	$136,900
Maple Hill	772	$101,875	11.2%	$204,700
Alta Vista	443	$51,250	25.7%	$85,000
Eskridge	419	$41,389	26.0%	$82,100
McFarland	363	$59,500	9.4%	$93,800
Paxico	166	$68,438	2.4%	$129,500
Harveyville	136	$67,917	9.6%	$86,400
Wabaunsee	76	$74,886	0.0%	$207,800
Newbury	50	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Wabaunsee County is located in Kansas with a total population of 7,009. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wabaunsee County is 43.3 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wabaunsee County is $76,908. This is 4% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $177,300. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Wabaunsee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wabaunsee County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 Wabaunsee 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 Wabaunsee County, Kansas?

Wabaunsee County has a population of 7,009, making it the 53rd most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Wabaunsee County?

The median household income in Wabaunsee County is $76,908 with a poverty rate of 8.5%.

How many cities are in Wabaunsee County, Kansas?

Wabaunsee County contains 9 Census-designated places.