Atchison County, Kansas

Total Population: 16,211

County Seat: Atchison

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Median Home Value

$147,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$62,164

Across all households

Median Age

36.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)86.3%
Two or More Races4.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.2%
Hispanic or Latino3.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.1%

65 Years and Over

17.7%

Male

48.7%

Female

51.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

8.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

14.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$62,164

Mean Household Income

$78,019

Per Capita Income

$29,910

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$147,900

Median Rent

$756/mo

Total Housing Units

6,811

Owner-Occupied

73.4%

Renter-Occupied

26.6%

Vacancy Rate

13.7%

Married Couple Households

48.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.2%

Average Household Size

2.46

Broadband Internet Access

84.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 20005.