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 | 8,764 | 40.5% |
| Two or more races | 5,952 | 27.5% |
| Other race | 5,438 | 25.13% |
| Black or African American | 587 | 2.71% |
| Asian | 514 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 337 | 1.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.22% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,208 | 2.95 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Married | 3,195 | 4 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Non Family | 2,429 | 1.17 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
| Female | 1,235 | 3.63 | 66 | 34 |
| Male | 349 | 3.36 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
3.78
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
61.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,484 | 11.74% |
| Associates Degree | 1,278 | 10.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,211 | 9.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 390 | 3.08% |
| High School Graduate | 3,531 | 27.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,063 | 16.32% |
| Some College | 2,687 | 21.25% |
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 | 7,246 | 4,220 | 661 |
| White | 4,167 | 3,818 | 840 |
| Other Race | 3,049 | 1,669 | 201 |
| 2+ Races | 2,784 | 1,897 | 291 |
| Black | 507 | 471 | 20 |
| Asian | 470 | 341 | 57 |
| Native American | 232 | 157 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.9%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,514 | $60,333 | $45,800 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,864 | $78,864 | $63,182 |
| High School Graduate | $43,145 | $54,719 | $30,429 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,542 | $53,044 | $33,269 |
| Overall | $45,881 | $55,892 | $35,868 |
| Some College | $41,714 | $59,052 | $36,118 |
$45,881
Average Earnings
$55,892
Average Male
$35,868
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
40.71% of Seward County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 59.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 55.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,313 | 2,016 | 14.09% |
| Other | 5,401 | 829 | 15.35% |
| Multiple | 5,920 | 639 | 10.79% |
| White | 5,429 | 605 | 11.14% |
| Black | 527 | 92 | 17.46% |
| Native | 333 | 27 | 8.11% |
12.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.06%
Male Poverty Rate
13.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Seward County, Kansas is Black, with 17.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Seward County, Kansas is Native, with 8.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.15% |
| High School | 10.75% |
| Some College | 6.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.13% |
| Female Employed | 8.26% |
| Male Employed | 5.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,250 | $90,267 |
| Households | $62,269 | $78,653 |
| Married Families | $85,256 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,407 | $53,191 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
330
Number of Veterans
320
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 111 |
| Second Gulf War | 91 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 104 |
| 75+ | 103 |
| 18 to 34 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 319 | 4.84% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 0.13% |
| Black | 11 | 1.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
49.65%
Born in Seward County, Kansas
71.31%
Native Born
28.69%
Foreign Born
17.96%
Non Citizen
10.73%
Naturalized
71.31% of Seward County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 49.65% having been born in Kansas. 17.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.