Neosho County, Kansas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Neosho County, Kansas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Neosho County, Kansas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Neosho County, Kansas. The estimated population of Neosho County, Kansas is 15,926 people, with a median age of 39.9.

We can look at the total population in Neosho County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,926
 -0.51% -1.75%
2020
16,008
 -0.62% -
2019
16,108
 -0.11% -
2018
16,125
 -0.52% -
2017
16,209
 - -

Population of Neosho County, Kansas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.9%
90.6%
 -1.88%
Black/African American
1.2%
1%
 +20.00%
Native
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Hispanic
6.1%
5%
 +22.00%
Asian
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
2.7%
 +22.22%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Neosho County, Kansas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.9 -1.48% 39.1 -1.26% 40.6 -1.69%
2020 40.5 +0.75% 39.6 +0.25% 41.3 +1.72%
2019 40.2 +0.25% 39.5 +0.77% 40.6 -0.49%
2018 40.1 +1.01% 39.2 +1.55% 40.8 +0.49%
2017 39.7 - 38.6 - 40.6 -

The median age of Neosho County, Kansas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,150 -10.72% 1,062 -4.52% 1,029 1,013
10 to 19 1,123 +11.87% 1,210 +2.5% 1,258 1,238
20 to 29 938 -3.19% 866 -1.59% 908 846
30 to 39 890 -11.58% 937 -4.84% 790 892
40 to 49 828 +5.73% 802 -2.86% 873 779
50 to 59 1,289 -27.43% 1,072 +1.67% 967 1,080
60 to 69 808 +26.86% 1,155 -10.82% 1,046 1,029
70+ 909 +4.52% 1,170 +5.97% 947 1,231

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Neosho County, Kansas is $54,479.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Neosho County.

  • Under 25
    $39,118.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,205.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,426.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Neosho County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Neosho County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Neosho County, Kansas is currently $65,808.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.73% of households in Neosho County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Neosho County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.83%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.53%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Neosho County is $27,265.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Neosho County by the total population of Neosho County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Neosho County, Kansas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Neosho County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.44%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.72%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.83%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.13%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Neosho County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Neosho County over the age of 16 is 12,428.

Of those people, a total of 60.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Neosho County is 57.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,040 32.00% 16.20%
20 to 24 years 833 74.50% 4.20%
25 to 29 years 921 87.60% 11.20%
30 to 34 years 834 73.00% 9.00%
35 to 44 years 1,695 84.70% 3.20%
45 to 54 years 1,713 75.40% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 1,139 83.80% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 1,110 61.60% 2.20%
65 to 74 years 1,754 36.40% 5.00%
75 years and over 1,389 9.80% 1.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Neosho County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,715 61.10% 4.50%
Black or African American 187 27.30% 33.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 30 50.00% 0.00%
Asian 24 75.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 56 35.70% 50.00%
Two or more races 416 61.10% 3.90%
Hispanic or Latino 615 58.20% 2.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,208 61.00% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Neosho County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Neosho County is 7,156, with median earnings of $34,415.00.

Women in Neosho County, Kansas earning approximately 62.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,156 $34,415.00
Male 3,684 $43,530.00
Female 3,472 $27,051.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 624 $44,611.00
Business and Financial 385 $79,598.00
Computer and Mathematical 167 $76,696.00
Architecture and Engineering 88 $66,071.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $38,125.00
Community and Social Service 165 $29,945.00
Legal 37 $34,250.00
Educational and Library 443 $46,402.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 78 $24,063.00
Healthcare Practitioners 507 $51,875.00
Healthcare Support 348 $26,402.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $43,359.00
Law Enforcement 47 $35,982.00
Food Preparation and Serving 359 $13,496.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 239 $17,993.00
Personal Care and Service 124 $40,286.00
Sales 604 $23,580.00
Office and Administrative Support 946 $26,136.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 108 $43,750.00
Construction and Extraction 407 $40,150.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 265 $52,944.00
Production 664 $38,629.00
Transportation and Material Moving 211 $38,250.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 473 $43,917.00 151 $48,036.00
Business and Financial 209 $78,973.00 176 $81,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 166 $76,786.00 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 87 $66,250.00 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 22 $38,125.00
Community and Social Service 19 $44,844.00 146 $29,596.00
Legal 12 $65,714.00 25 $26,979.00
Educational and Library 50 $48,654.00 393 $46,199.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $17,143.00 60 $48,654.00
Healthcare Practitioners 102 $111,786.00 405 $46,417.00
Healthcare Support 11 $43,036.00 337 $26,357.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $43,359.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 47 $35,982.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 118 $49,728.00 241 $8,894.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 107 $30,662.00 132 $9,924.00
Personal Care and Service 42 $41,000.00 82 $21,250.00
Sales 260 $39,500.00 344 $18,889.00
Office and Administrative Support 243 $27,344.00 703 $25,516.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 97 $46,146.00 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 383 $40,650.00 24 $26,765.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 265 $52,944.00 0 $0.00
Production 472 $42,717.00 192 $33,509.00
Transportation and Material Moving 193 $41,528.00 18 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,232 households in Neosho County, with an average household size of 2.49 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,162 families in Neosho County with an average family size of 3.01 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,129 335 698 2,070
Average Household Size 3.02 3.31 3.5 1.21
Total Families 3,129 335 698 0
Average Household Size 2.99 2.87 3.15 0

Poverty

Of the 4,162 families in Neosho County, 11.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Neosho County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,291 housing units in Neosho County, Kansas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,232 85.48%
Vacant 1,059 14.52%

18.41% of the total 7,291 housing units in Neosho County are rental units. This is approximately 1,342 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,657 are occupied by the owner - or 63.87% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Neosho County is $594.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Neosho County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    233
  • Less than $500
    351
  • $500 to $999
    930
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    52
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    7
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Neosho County is $86,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Neosho County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,097
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,627
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    692
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    543
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    532
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    124
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    14
  • $1,000,000 or more
    28

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Neosho County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Neosho County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,218
  • 1940 to 1949
    537
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,033
  • 1960 to 1969
    705
  • 1970 to 1979
    820
  • 1980 to 1989
    452
  • 1990 to 1999
    576
  • 2000 to 2009
    696
  • 2010 to 2013
    254
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Neosho County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    274
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,995
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,206
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,757

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Neosho County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Neosho County that commute to work in a particular way.

16.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Neosho County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    743
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,739
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,172
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    631
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    738
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    293
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    532
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    170
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    145
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    169
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    105
  • 90 or more minutes
    125

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Neosho County, Kansas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Neosho County, Kansas

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