Decatur County, Kansas's estimated 2024 population is 2,735 with a growth rate of 0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Decatur County, Kansas is the 82nd largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 2,957 and has seen a growth of -7.51% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,850 | 23 | 0.81% |
| 2028 | 2,827 | 23 | 0.82% |
| 2027 | 2,804 | 23 | 0.83% |
| 2026 | 2,781 | 23 | 0.83% |
| 2025 | 2,758 | 23 | 0.84% |
| 2024 | 2,735 | 23 | 0.85% |
| 2023 | 2,712 | 23 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 2,689 | -77 | -2.78% |
| 2021 | 2,766 | 7 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 2,759 | -57 | -2.02% |
| 2019 | 2,816 | -26 | -0.91% |
| 2018 | 2,842 | -24 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 2,866 | 37 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 2,829 | -98 | -3.35% |
| 2015 | 2,927 | 27 | 0.93% |
| 2014 | 2,900 | -11 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 2,911 | 25 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 2,886 | -41 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 2,927 | -30 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 2,957 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4,021 | -488 | -10.82% |
| 1980 | 4,509 | -479 | -9.6% |
| 1970 | 4,988 | -790 | -13.67% |
| 1960 | 5,778 | -407 | -6.58% |
| 1950 | 6,185 | -1,249 | -16.8% |
| 1940 | 7,434 | -1,432 | -16.15% |
| 1930 | 8,866 | 745 | 9.17% |
| 1920 | 8,121 | -855 | -9.53% |
| 1910 | 8,976 | -258 | -2.79% |
| 1900 | 9,234 | 820 | 9.75% |
| 1890 | 8,414 | 4,234 | 101.29% |
| 1880 | 4,180 | 1,330 | 46.67% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,545 | 92.68% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 2.88% |
| Other race | 53 | 1.93% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 1.71% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,373 | 1.96 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Married | 640 | 2.71 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Non Family | 599 | 1.1 | 76 | 24 |
| Female | 71 | 2.44 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Male | 63 | 2.08 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
2.51
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
79.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 4.56% |
| Associates Degree | 266 | 12.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 475 | 21.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 129 | 5.94% |
| High School Graduate | 641 | 29.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 1.29% |
| Some College | 534 | 24.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,999 | 1,897 | 550 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 48 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 56 | 37 |
| Black | 47 | 47 | 17 |
| Other Race | 24 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 61.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,281 | $59,219 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,250 | $0 | $52,614 |
| High School Graduate | $28,214 | $46,750 | $20,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $56,196 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,894 | $44,306 | $27,659 |
| Some College | $33,486 | $38,207 | $30,385 |
$33,894
Average Earnings
$44,306
Average Male
$27,659
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.85% of Decatur County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 3.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,423 | 275 | 11.35% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 45 | 40.91% |
| Other | 53 | 41 | 77.36% |
| Multiple | 77 | 10 | 12.99% |
| Native | 13 | 5 | 38.46% |
12.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
10%
Male Poverty Rate
16.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decatur County, Kansas is Other, with 77.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decatur County, Kansas is White, with 11.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.64% |
| High School | 12.46% |
| Some College | 6.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Female Employed | 10.13% |
| Male Employed | 5.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,167 | $92,981 |
| Households | $52,030 | $71,773 |
| Married Families | $84,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,875 | $41,316 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
107
Number of Veterans
103
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 4.55% |
| Black | 11 | 23.4% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 4.17% |
| Other Race | 2 | 8.33% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.4%
Born in Decatur County, Kansas
97.82%
Native Born
2.18%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
0.62%
Naturalized
97.82% of Decatur County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 65.4% having been born in Kansas. 1.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.