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Washington County, KS Community Stats
Washington County has 5,533 residents and a median household income of $65,482, 47th highest of 105 counties in Kansas (ACS 2020-2024).
- Median household income
- $65,482
- KS $74,275
- Poverty rate
- 9.3%
- KS 11.3%
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.8%
- KS 35.6%
- Median age
- 43.4
- KS 37.4
Washington County compared
With KS and U.S.
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| Measure | Washington County | KS | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,482 | $74,275 | $80,734 |
| Median age | 43.4 | 37.4 | 38.9 |
| Poverty rate | 9.3% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% | 35.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeownership rate | 78.5% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median home value | $117,100 | $217,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $562 | $1,060 | $1,413 |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 19.7 min | 26.4 min |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | 7.4% | 14.1% |
Cities and towns in Washington County
Sorted by population, highest first
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| # | City or town | Population | Median income | Poverty | Bachelor's+ | Own home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | 1,155 | $58,438 | 7.1% | 18.0% | 68.5% |
| 2 | Hanover | 828 | $67,813 | 6.7% | 29.6% | 86.6% |
| 3 | Linn | 470 | $74,432 | 8.7% | 19.1% | 65.7% |
| 4 | Clifton | 442 | $62,625 | 8.3% | 27.8% | 83.2% |
| 5 | Greenleaf | 320 | $61,250 | 15.2% | 7.8% | 75.8% |
| 6 | Barnes | 177 | $27,222 | 27.1% | 4.3% | 78.6% |
| 7 | Palmer | 149 | $52,500 | 25.5% | 24.7% | 64.3% |
| 8 | Haddam | 118 | $67,500 | 2.5% | 37.1% | 90.6% |
| 9 | Morrowville | 96 | $77,750 | 0.0% | 26.5% | 83.0% |
| 10 | Vining | 58 | $24,205 | 3.4% | 0.0% | 87.8% |
| 11 | Mahaska | 47 | $85,500 | 8.5% | 19.1% | 100.0% |
| 12 | Hollenberg | 9 | - | 44.4% | 0.0% | 50.0% |
Income and poverty
Income in the past 12 months, in inflation-adjusted dollars
- Median household income
- $65,482
- Per capita income
- $35,692
- Below poverty level
- 505 people (9.3%)
Education
Highest level completed, 3,828 adults age 25 and older
- High school graduate or higher3,63695.0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher98725.8%
- Graduate or professional degree2947.7%
Race and ethnicity
Share of total population. Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; other groups exclude them.
- White (non-Hispanic)4,97489.9%
- Hispanic or Latino (any race)2694.9%
- Two or more races1843.3%
- Some other race561.0%
- Asian220.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native200.4%
- Black or African American80.1%
2.8% of residents (156) were born outside the United States.
Languages spoken at home
5,152 residents age 5 and older
94.4% speak only English at home and 5.6% speak another language. 153 people (3.0%) speak English less than "very well."
- Spanish1853.6%
- German or other West Germanic741.4%
- Other Asian and Pacific Island languages160.3%
- Other Indo-European languages50.1%
- French, Haitian or Cajun30.1%
- Tagalog (incl. Filipino)20.0%
- Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)10.0%
Commute to work
2,486 workers who do not work from home
The average one-way commute is 20.3 minutes.
- Under 10 minutes34.5%
- 10 to 19 minutes21.2%
- 20 to 29 minutes23.0%
- 30 to 44 minutes14.3%
- 45 to 59 minutes0.9%
- 60 minutes or more6.0%
Housing
Owner-occupied home values and rents paid by renters
- Median home value
- $117,100
- Median gross rent
- $562 a month
- Homeownership rate
- 78.5% of 2,373 households
- Housing units
- 2,714
- Median year built
- 1953
Cultural communities
Largest reported origins and ancestries. People may report more than one.
- German Americans2,34642.4%
- Irish Americans64111.6%
- French Americans2815.1%
- Mexican Americans2414.4%
- Swedish Americans2103.8%
- Scottish Americans691.2%
- Italian Americans500.9%
- Dutch Americans500.9%
- Polish Americans320.6%
- Norwegian Americans160.3%
Asian groups count people reporting one Asian group alone. Hispanic origins and ancestries are self-reported and can overlap.
ZIP codes in Washington County
Sorted by population, highest first
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| # | ZIP code | Population | Median income | Poverty | Bachelor's+ | Own home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66968 | 1,454 | $59,438 | 5.9% | 21.0% | 76.0% |
| 2 | 66945 | 1,063 | $69,688 | 8.0% | 27.8% | 87.0% |
| 3 | 66937 | 691 | $63,456 | 9.7% | 22.5% | 85.2% |
| 4 | 66953 | 628 | $66,250 | 12.1% | 24.0% | 65.7% |
| 5 | 66943 | 568 | $67,738 | 10.8% | 28.1% | 81.3% |
| 6 | 66933 | 345 | $55,625 | 13.9% | 15.6% | 75.4% |
| 7 | 66944 | 304 | $75,625 | 9.5% | 52.7% | 96.8% |
| 8 | 66962 | 302 | $74,583 | 20.2% | 25.6% | 78.9% |
| 9 | 66958 | 198 | $77,750 | 4.0% | 37.8% | 81.2% |
| 10 | 66946 | 161 | $53,542 | 6.2% | 35.5% | 68.4% |
| 11 | 66955 | 47 | $85,500 | 8.5% | 19.1% | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Washington County, KS?
- About 5,533 people live in Washington County, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. The median age is 43.4.
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- The median household income in Washington County is $65,482, compared with $74,275 for Kansas. It ranks 47th of 105 counties in the state.
- What is the poverty rate in Washington County?
- 9.3% of people in Washington County (505) have incomes below the federal poverty level. The Kansas rate is 11.3%.
- How long is the commute in Washington County?
- The average one-way commute for workers in Washington County is 20.3 minutes.
- What is the largest reported ancestry or origin group in Washington County?
- Among the groups we track, the largest is German Americans with about 2,346 people (42.4% of residents), based on self-reported survey answers.