Cloud County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 44th-largest in Kansas

The population of Cloud County, Kansas is 8,973 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 44th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $57,333, the median home value is $96,300, and the median age is 39.4.

The population of Cloud County has declined 8.4% since 2010 (9,518 → 8,723), a -0.62% annualized rate.

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

8,973

Population

-0.62%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$57,333

Median Income

$96,300

Median Home Value

Cloud County covers 715 sq mi of land at 12.5 people per square mile.

About Cloud County, KS

Cloud County is a county in Kansas with a population of 8,973. It ranks #44 among counties in Kansas by population. The median age is 39.4, in line with the national median. The population is 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

The median household income in Cloud County is $57,333, below the US median of $74,580. 5.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $96,300, with monthly rent averaging $689. The homeownership rate of 74.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Cloud County reflects 22.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 16.7 minutes each way.

Cloud County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Cloud County had a population of 9,518 in 2010 and 8,723 in 2024, a -8.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 9,518 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.61%.

8,723

Population (2024)

9,518

Population (2010)

9,518

Peak (2010)

-0.61%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	9,518	-	-	estimate
2011	9,420	-98	-1.03%	estimate
2012	9,416	-4	-0.04%	estimate
2013	9,355	-61	-0.65%	estimate
2014	9,332	-23	-0.25%	estimate
2015	9,192	-140	-1.50%	estimate
2016	9,088	-104	-1.13%	estimate
2017	8,922	-166	-1.83%	estimate
2018	8,725	-197	-2.21%	estimate
2019	8,779	+54	+0.62%	estimate
2020	9,018	+239	+2.72%	estimate
2021	8,965	-53	-0.59%	estimate
2022	8,937	-28	-0.31%	estimate
2023	8,849	-88	-0.98%	estimate
2024	8,723	-126	-1.42%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	92.1%
Black or African American	0.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.4

Median Age

48.6%

Female

51.4%

Male

21.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.0%

5–9

4.8%

10–14

8.1%

15–19

7.1%

20–24

6.7%

25–34

10.8%

35–44

11.2%

45–54

10.2%

55–59

5.9%

60–64

7.1%

65–74

11.9%

75–84

6.3%

85+

2.8%

Children (under 15): 19.9% · Seniors (65+): 21.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$57,333$-15,306 vs state
Mean household income	$70,287
Per-capita income	$29,325
Poverty rate	5.6%-2.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.6%
Employment-to-population	58.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

29.6%

Manufacturing

11.3%

Agriculture

10.4%

Construction

6.7%

Education & health care

6.6%

Finance & real estate

6.1%

Retail trade

4.7%

Public administration

4.7%

The largest employment sector in Cloud County is professional & business services, accounting for 29.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

3.1%

Carpool

83.3%

Public transit

4.0%

Work from home

16.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$96,300$-107,100 vs state

Median home value

$689

Median rent

74.7%

Homeownership rate

4,490

Total housing units

81.7%

Occupied

18.3%

Vacant

25.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.1%

With health insurance

93.4%

With broadband internet

22.3%

Foreign-born

7.3%

Veterans (18+)

13.8%

With a disability

95.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.8%

High School+

22.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cloud County, Kansas has a population of 8,973 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 44th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 13 people per square mile.

The population of Cloud County has declined 8.4% since 2010 (9,518 → 8,723), a -0.62% annualized rate.

The median household income in Cloud County, Kansas is $57,333, with mean (average) household income of $70,287 and per-capita income of $29,325. 5.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Cloud County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%), Black or African American (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Cloud County, Kansas is 39.4 years. Residents are 48.6% female and 51.4% male.

The median home value in Cloud County is $96,300 and median monthly rent is $689. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,490 total housing units, 18.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Cloud County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 29.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

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