Seward County, Kansas's estimated 2024 population is 20,789 with a growth rate of -1.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Seward County, Kansas is the 26th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 22,972 and has seen a growth of -9.5% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,399 | -278 | -1.41% |
| 2028 | 19,677 | -278 | -1.39% |
| 2027 | 19,955 | -278 | -1.37% |
| 2026 | 20,233 | -278 | -1.36% |
| 2025 | 20,511 | -278 | -1.34% |
| 2024 | 20,789 | -278 | -1.32% |
| 2023 | 21,067 | -278 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 21,345 | -418 | -1.92% |
| 2021 | 21,763 | -94 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 21,857 | 436 | 2.04% |
| 2019 | 21,421 | -483 | -2.21% |
| 2018 | 21,904 | -335 | -1.51% |
| 2017 | 22,239 | -668 | -2.92% |
| 2016 | 22,907 | -376 | -1.61% |
| 2015 | 23,283 | -25 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 23,308 | -10 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 23,318 | -40 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 23,358 | 227 | 0.98% |
| 2011 | 23,131 | 159 | 0.69% |
| 2010 | 22,972 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 18,743 | 1,672 | 9.79% |
| 1980 | 17,071 | 1,327 | 8.43% |
| 1970 | 15,744 | -186 | -1.17% |
| 1960 | 15,930 | 5,958 | 59.75% |
| 1950 | 9,972 | 3,432 | 52.48% |
| 1940 | 6,540 | -1,535 | -19.01% |
| 1930 | 8,075 | 1,855 | 29.82% |
| 1920 | 6,220 | 2,129 | 52.04% |
| 1910 | 4,091 | 3,269 | 397.69% |
| 1900 | 822 | -681 | -45.31% |
| 1890 | 1,503 | 1,498 | 29960% |
| 1880 | 5 | -19,394 | -99.97% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,137 | 46.2% |
| Other race | 5,937 | 27.06% |
| Two or more races | 4,416 | 20.13% |
| Black or African American | 649 | 2.96% |
| Asian | 523 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 238 | 1.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.19% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,071 | 3.04 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 3,395 | 3.99 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 2,339 | 1.19 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Female | 929 | 3.84 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Male | 408 | 4 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
3.79
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,485 | 11.64% |
| Associates Degree | 979 | 7.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,056 | 8.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 384 | 3.01% |
| High School Graduate | 3,844 | 30.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,373 | 18.6% |
| Some College | 2,635 | 20.66% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,028 | 3,693 | 432 |
| White | 4,550 | 4,162 | 905 |
| Other Race | 3,044 | 1,252 | 120 |
| 2+ Races | 1,937 | 1,242 | 147 |
| Black | 638 | 603 | 19 |
| Asian | 425 | 330 | 64 |
| Native American | 155 | 106 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.51%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,907 | $54,215 | $45,607 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,176 | $81,719 | $66,250 |
| High School Graduate | $41,065 | $45,676 | $28,214 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,341 | $45,050 | $27,055 |
| Overall | $40,838 | $46,560 | $29,682 |
| Some College | $36,431 | $47,528 | $29,977 |
$40,838
Average Earnings
$46,560
Average Male
$29,682
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.49% of Seward County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 58.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 54.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,972 | 1,921 | 13.75% |
| Other | 5,918 | 926 | 15.65% |
| White | 5,933 | 813 | 13.7% |
| Multiple | 4,384 | 411 | 9.38% |
| Black | 617 | 70 | 11.35% |
| Native | 234 | 25 | 10.68% |
13.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.57%
Male Poverty Rate
14.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Seward County, Kansas is Other, with 15.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Seward County, Kansas is Multiple, with 9.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.7% |
| High School | 11.55% |
| Some College | 6.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 67.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 36.02% |
| Female Employed | 8.98% |
| Male Employed | 6.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,120 | $82,693 |
| Households | $57,131 | $72,107 |
| Married Families | $76,905 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,929 | $45,258 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
385
Number of Veterans
374
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 151 |
| Second Gulf War | 67 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 135 |
| 75+ | 121 |
| 55 to 64 | 71 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 368 | 4.72% |
| Black | 17 | 2.62% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
49.49%
Born in Seward County, Kansas
70.95%
Native Born
29.05%
Foreign Born
16.88%
Non Citizen
12.17%
Naturalized
70.95% of Seward County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 49.49% having been born in Kansas. 16.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.