Montgomery County, Kansas

Total Population: 31,143

County Seat: Independence

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Median Home Value

$92,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$53,242

Across all households

Median Age

40.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)77.4%
Hispanic or Latino7.8%
Two or More Races7.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
Other Race0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

24.1%

65 Years and Over

19.9%

Male

49.6%

Female

50.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.6%

No Health Insurance

11.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$53,242

Mean Household Income

$67,132

Per Capita Income

$28,959

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$92,100

Median Rent

$759/mo

Total Housing Units

15,566

Owner-Occupied

72.6%

Renter-Occupied

27.4%

Vacancy Rate

17.3%

Married Couple Households

43.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.0%

Average Household Size

2.35

Broadband Internet Access

84.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 20125.