Bourbon County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 34th-largest in Kansas

The population of Bourbon County, Kansas is 14,384 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 34th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $67,555, the median home value is $107,600, and the median age is 38.8.

The population of Bourbon County has declined 4.7% since 2010 (15,137 → 14,424), a -0.34% annualized rate.

Bourbon County within Kansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

14,384

Population

-0.34%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$67,555

Median Income

$107,600

Median Home Value

Bourbon County covers 635 sq mi of land at 22.6 people per square mile.

About Bourbon County, KS

Bourbon County is a county in Kansas with a population of 14,384. It ranks #34 among counties in Kansas by population. The median age is 38.8, in line with the national median. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The median household income in Bourbon County is $67,555, below the US median of $74,580. 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $107,600, with monthly rent averaging $784. The homeownership rate of 72.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Bourbon County reflects 24.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.8% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.0 minutes each way.

Bourbon County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Bourbon County had a population of 15,137 in 2010 and 14,424 in 2024, a -4.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,137 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.34%.

14,424

Population (2024)

15,137

Population (2010)

15,137

Peak (2010)

-0.34%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	15,137	-	-	estimate
2011	14,945	-192	-1.27%	estimate
2012	14,877	-68	-0.46%	estimate
2013	14,835	-42	-0.28%	estimate
2014	14,798	-37	-0.25%	estimate
2015	14,734	-64	-0.43%	estimate
2016	14,619	-115	-0.78%	estimate
2017	14,604	-15	-0.10%	estimate
2018	14,538	-66	-0.45%	estimate
2019	14,499	-39	-0.27%	estimate
2020	14,333	-166	-1.14%	estimate
2021	14,327	-6	-0.04%	estimate
2022	14,454	+127	+0.89%	estimate
2023	14,432	-22	-0.15%	estimate
2024	14,424	-8	-0.06%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	90.5%
Black or African American	2.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.8

Median Age

51.2%

Female

48.8%

Male

19.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.2%

5–9

7.7%

10–14

6.6%

15–19

6.8%

20–24

7.1%

25–34

10.9%

35–44

11.8%

45–54

9.9%

55–59

5.1%

60–64

8.5%

65–74

11.5%

75–84

5.8%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 20.5% · Seniors (65+): 19.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$67,555$-5,084 vs state
Mean household income	$77,037
Per-capita income	$31,717
Poverty rate	7.7%
Unemployment rate	2.4%
Employment-to-population	60.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

23.1%

Professional & business services

21.7%

Information

8.3%

Finance & real estate

5.4%

Education & health care

5.2%

Construction

5.2%

Agriculture

5.1%

Retail trade

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Bourbon County is manufacturing, accounting for 23.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

71.5%

Public transit

11.8%

Work from home

20.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$107,600$-95,800 vs state

Median home value

$784

Median rent

72.9%

Homeownership rate

6,768

Total housing units

85.3%

Occupied

14.7%

Vacant

27.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.2%

With health insurance

93.4%

With broadband internet

29.4%

Foreign-born

7.3%

Veterans (18+)

18.7%

With a disability

96.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.0%

High School+

24.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bourbon County, Kansas has a population of 14,384 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 34th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 23 people per square mile.

The population of Bourbon County has declined 4.7% since 2010 (15,137 → 14,424), a -0.34% annualized rate.

The median household income in Bourbon County, Kansas is $67,555, with mean (average) household income of $77,037 and per-capita income of $31,717. 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Bourbon County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2.3%), Black or African American (2.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Bourbon County, Kansas is 38.8 years. Residents are 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

The median home value in Bourbon County is $107,600 and median monthly rent is $784. 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,768 total housing units, 14.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Bourbon County, Kansas is manufacturing, employing 23.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Bourbon County, Kansas, with a population of 396,488.