Wallace County, Kansas Demographics 2026
Wallace County, Kansas has a population of 1,417, the 104th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $63,207 and the median home value is $105,000. The poverty rate is 12.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Wallace County Quick Facts
How Wallace 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 | 1,459 | 1,417 | -2.9% |
| Median household income | $60,263 | $63,207 | +4.9% |
| Median home value | $94,200 | $105,000 | +11.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Wallace County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Springs | 817 | $61,429 | 14.0% | $105,100 |
| Weskan | 171 | $71,250 | 1.2% | $150,000 |
| Wallace | 48 | N/A | 43.8% | $66,500 |
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Population Overview
Wallace County is located in Kansas with a total population of 1,417. It is the 104th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Wallace County is 47.2 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 14.3% 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 $63,207. This is 15% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $105,000. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Wallace County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Wallace County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 93.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Wallace 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 Wallace County, Kansas?
Wallace County has a population of 1,417, making it the 104th most populous county in Kansas.
What is the median income in Wallace County?
The median household income in Wallace County is $63,207 with a poverty rate of 12.3%.
How many cities are in Wallace County, Kansas?
Wallace County contains 3 Census-designated places.