Wallace County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wallace County is located in Kansas with a total population of 1,459. It is the 104th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wallace County is 47.2 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 13.0% 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 Wallace County is $60,263. 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 12.8%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $94,200. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Wallace County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wallace County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.2%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.2%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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%.