Decatur County, Kansas

Total Population: 2,746

County Seat: Oberlin

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.1%
Hispanic or Latino4.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.7%
Two or More Races1.6%
Other Race0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

27.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.