Decatur County, Kansas
Total Population: 2,746
County Seat: Oberlin
Median Home Value
$78,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$52,030
Across all households
Median Age
52.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
19.9%
65 Years and Over
29.3%
Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.2%
No Health Insurance
7.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
27.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$52,030
Mean Household Income
$71,773
Per Capita Income
$36,280
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.7%
In Labor Force (19–64)
85.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
3.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$78,500
Median Rent
$695/mo
Total Housing Units
1,643
Owner-Occupied
79.4%
Renter-Occupied
20.6%
Vacancy Rate
16.4%
Married Couple Households
46.6%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.9%
Male Householder, No Partner
21.0%
Female Householder, No Partner
23.5%
Average Household Size
1.96
Broadband Internet Access
88.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 20039.