Bourbon County, Kansas

Total Population: 14,384

County Seat: Fort Scott

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Median Home Value

$107,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,555

Across all households

Median Age

38.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.8%
Two or More Races5.0%
Hispanic or Latino3.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

25.0%

65 Years and Over

19.4%

Male

48.8%

Female

51.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.5%

No Health Insurance

7.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,555

Mean Household Income

$77,037

Per Capita Income

$31,717

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$107,600

Median Rent

$784/mo

Total Housing Units

6,768

Owner-Occupied

72.9%

Renter-Occupied

27.1%

Vacancy Rate

14.7%

Married Couple Households

52.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.0%

Average Household Size

2.43

Broadband Internet Access

87.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 20011.