Pottawatomie County, Kansas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie County, Kansas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. The estimated population of Pottawatomie County, Kansas is 25,082 people, with a median age of 35.5.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,082
+3.63%
+8.17%
2020
24,203
+1.49%
-
2019
23,847
+1.28%
-
2018
23,545
+1.54%
-
2017
23,188
 - -

Population of Pottawatomie 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
89.1%
89.9%
 -0.89%
Black/African American
1.8%
0.6%
 +200.00%
Native
0.2%
1.3%
 -84.62%
Hispanic
5.3%
5.3%
 0.00%
Asian
0.6%
0.8%
 -25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
2.1%
 +23.81%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

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 Pottawatomie 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 35.5 +0.28% 35.6 +0.56% 35.3 0%
2020 35.4 0% 35.4 -0.56% 35.3 +0.57%
2019 35.4 +0.85% 35.6 +1.71% 35.1 -0.28%
2018 35.1 -0.28% 35 -0.85% 35.2 +0.57%
2017 35.2 - 35.3 - 35 -

The median age of Pottawatomie 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 2,020 -0.84% 1,919 +9.6% 2,002 2,108
10 to 19 1,636 +19.75% 1,688 +13.69% 1,981 1,929
20 to 29 1,220 +10.12% 1,360 +1.76% 1,346 1,379
30 to 39 1,648 +8.54% 1,371 +23.4% 1,788 1,719
40 to 49 1,495 +1.83% 1,436 -10.66% 1,514 1,288
50 to 59 1,344 +11.65% 1,505 +1.91% 1,500 1,533
60 to 69 1,343 0.51% 1,007 +24.34% 1,329 1,272
70+ 940 +14.82% 1,256 +4.69% 1,081 1,313

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Pottawatomie County, Kansas is $76,089.00.

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 Pottawatomie County.

  • Under 25
    $29,208.00
  • 25 to 44
    $87,090.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,179.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,590.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie County, Kansas is currently $88,470.00.

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.

4.53% of households in Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.30%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.55%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.70%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.94%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.52%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.53%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Pottawatomie County is $32,042.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie 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
    13.45%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.33%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.56%

Employment

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

The total population of Pottawatomie County over the age of 16 is 18,444.

Of those people, a total of 66.50% 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 Pottawatomie County is 64.40%.

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 1,382 51.20% 8.50%
20 to 24 years 1,224 82.30% 1.50%
25 to 29 years 1,501 90.90% 0.20%
30 to 34 years 1,544 87.30% 4.50%
35 to 44 years 3,370 87.10% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 2,748 87.80% 1.00%
55 to 59 years 1,680 82.10% 0.40%
60 to 64 years 1,431 38.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,149 22.80% 0.40%
75 years and over 1,415 4.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Pottawatomie 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 17,403 66.30% 2.20%
Black or African American 181 32.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 47 53.20% 0.00%
Asian 134 87.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 61 59.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 618 80.70% 1.20%
Hispanic or Latino 795 84.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,888 65.80% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie County is 11,869, with median earnings of $42,905.00.

Women in Pottawatomie County, Kansas earning approximately 65.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,869 $42,905.00
Male 6,464 $53,426.00
Female 5,405 $35,091.00

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 1,529 $66,052.00
Business and Financial 617 $68,194.00
Computer and Mathematical 331 $53,472.00
Architecture and Engineering 171 $93,419.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 123 $62,639.00
Community and Social Service 305 $57,255.00
Legal 124 $100,056.00
Educational and Library 873 $45,587.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 107 $40,208.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,120 $66,680.00
Healthcare Support 303 $22,471.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 59 $32,171.00
Law Enforcement 187 $39,634.00
Food Preparation and Serving 590 $12,722.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 388 $23,854.00
Personal Care and Service 282 $14,333.00
Sales 688 $33,971.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,278 $29,329.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 89 $41,150.00
Construction and Extraction 613 $54,146.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 445 $55,721.00
Production 891 $42,463.00
Transportation and Material Moving 334 $55,142.00

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 925 $66,144.00 604 $65,781.00
Business and Financial 381 $90,189.00 236 $51,953.00
Computer and Mathematical 250 $66,375.00 81 $41,563.00
Architecture and Engineering 144 $93,015.00 27 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 68 $91,184.00 55 $23,897.00
Community and Social Service 211 $71,080.00 94 $48,906.00
Legal 0 $0.00 124 $100,056.00
Educational and Library 222 $66,667.00 651 $39,904.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 82 $52,670.00 25 $11,563.00
Healthcare Practitioners 275 $69,317.00 845 $63,806.00
Healthcare Support 31 $20,950.00 272 $24,130.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 59 $32,171.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 163 $39,159.00 24 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 252 $12,372.00 338 $12,941.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 262 $32,500.00 126 $13,750.00
Personal Care and Service 30 $35,588.00 252 $13,167.00
Sales 309 $52,861.00 379 $32,036.00
Office and Administrative Support 253 $4,531.00 1,025 $31,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 81 $41,550.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 608 $54,190.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 436 $56,154.00 9 $0.00
Production 752 $51,890.00 139 $19,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 320 $55,472.00 14 $16,944.00

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 8,788 households in Pottawatomie County, with an average household size of 2.82 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 6,453 families in Pottawatomie County with an average family size of 3.39 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 5,558 230 665 2,335
Average Household Size 3.45 3.99 3.11 1.11
Total Families 5,558 230 665 0
Average Household Size 3.42 3.64 2.98 0

Poverty

Of the 6,453 families in Pottawatomie County, 7.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Pottawatomie 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 9,770 housing units in Pottawatomie County, Kansas.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,788 89.95%
Vacant 982 10.05%

17.02% of the total 9,770 housing units in Pottawatomie County are rental units. This is approximately 1,663 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,929 are occupied by the owner - or 70.92% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Pottawatomie County is $942.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Pottawatomie 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
    196
  • Less than $500
    174
  • $500 to $999
    792
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    503
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    138
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    34
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    22

Property Value

The median value of a property in Pottawatomie County is $188,500.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    807
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    709
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    778
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,465
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,918
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    987
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    246
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,497
  • 1940 to 1949
    456
  • 1950 to 1959
    715
  • 1960 to 1969
    490
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,448
  • 1980 to 1989
    967
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,142
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,470
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,563
  • 2014 or later
    22

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 Pottawatomie County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    184
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,978
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,442
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,184

Commuting to Work

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

25.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Pottawatomie 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
    661
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,562
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,217
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,848
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,386
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    709
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,091
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    486
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    447
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    924
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    456
  • 90 or more minutes
    361

Summary

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Places in Pottawatomie County, Kansas

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