Clark County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 100th-largest in Kansas

The population of Clark County, Kansas is 1,987 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 100th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $65,515, the median home value is $78,400, and the median age is 46.5.

The population of Clark County has declined 14.8% since 2010 (2,199 → 1,873), a -1.14% annualized rate.

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

1,987

Population

-1.14%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$65,515

Median Income

$78,400

Median Home Value

Clark County covers 975 sq mi of land at 2.0 people per square mile.

About Clark County, KS

Housing cost is the defining feature of Clark County: the median home is valued at $78,400. Clark County is a county in Kansas with a population of 1,987.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $65,515 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.5%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $78,400, with typical rent around $771.

About 31.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. Just 5.7% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.

Clark County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Clark County had a population of 2,199 in 2010 and 1,873 in 2024, a -14.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,199 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.12%.

Clark County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

1,873

Population (2024)

2,199

Population (2010)

2,199

Peak (2010)

-1.12%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,199	-	-	estimate
2011	2,121	-78	-3.55%	estimate
2012	2,166	+45	+2.12%	estimate
2013	2,179	+13	+0.60%	estimate
2014	2,115	-64	-2.94%	estimate
2015	2,082	-33	-1.56%	estimate
2016	2,068	-14	-0.67%	estimate
2017	1,996	-72	-3.48%	estimate
2018	1,995	-1	-0.05%	estimate
2019	2,006	+11	+0.55%	estimate
2020	1,977	-29	-1.45%	estimate
2021	1,957	-20	-1.01%	estimate
2022	1,947	-10	-0.51%	estimate
2023	1,861	-86	-4.42%	estimate
2024	1,873	+12	+0.64%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	85.3%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	4.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

46.5

Median Age

49.2%

Female

50.8%

Male

23.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.3%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

7.6%

15–19

5.0%

20–24

4.6%

25–34

8.9%

35–44

10.5%

45–54

11.1%

55–59

8.0%

60–64

7.8%

65–74

10.5%

75–84

7.4%

85+

5.8%

Children (under 15): 20.4% · Seniors (65+): 23.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$65,515$-7,124 vs state
Mean household income	$83,979
Per-capita income	$35,022
Poverty rate	6.5%-1.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.3%
Employment-to-population	60.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.3%

Agriculture

15.1%

Finance & real estate

6.6%

Construction

5.9%

Public administration

5.4%

Manufacturing

4.8%

Retail trade

4.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.2%

The largest employment sector in Clark County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

9.2%

Carpool

74.3%

Public transit

5.7%

Work from home

19.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$78,400$-125,000 vs state

Median home value

$771

Median rent

75.6%

Homeownership rate

1,066

Total housing units

76.3%

Occupied

23.7%

Vacant

24.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.1%

With health insurance

94.6%

With broadband internet

34.0%

Foreign-born

9.0%

Veterans (18+)

18.3%

With a disability

93.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.4%

High School+

31.0%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Kansas

Wichita (396,488)Overland Park (197,199)Kansas City (154,776)Olathe (143,720)Topeka (126,103)Lawrence (95,459)Shawnee (68,175)Lenexa (57,986)Manhattan (53,951)Salina (46,432)All Kansas cities →

Other counties in Kansas

Johnson County (614,764)Sedgwick County (524,810)Shawnee County (178,315)Wyandotte County (167,277)Douglas County (119,547)Leavenworth County (82,493)Riley County (71,710)Butler County (67,916)Reno County (61,693)Saline County (53,801)All Kansas counties →

Part of Kansas

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Metro areas in Kansas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clark County, Kansas has a population of 1,987 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 100th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 2 people per square mile.

The population of Clark County has declined 14.8% since 2010 (2,199 → 1,873), a -1.14% annualized rate.

The median household income in Clark County, Kansas is $65,515, with mean (average) household income of $83,979 and per-capita income of $35,022. 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Clark County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Clark County, Kansas is 46.5 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.

The median home value in Clark County is $78,400 and median monthly rent is $771. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,066 total housing units, 23.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Clark County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

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