Coffey County, Kansas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 46th-largest in Kansas
The population of Coffey County, Kansas is 8,304 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 46th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $67,377, the median home value is $139,500, and the median age is 44.0.
The population of Coffey County has declined 3.3% since 2010 (8,585 → 8,301), a -0.24% annualized rate.
8,304
Population
-0.24%
Annual growth
13
People / sq mi
$67,377
Median Income
$139,500
Median Home Value
Coffey County covers 627 sq mi of land at 13.2 people per square mile.
About Coffey County, KS
What sets Coffey County apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 4.5% versus 14.0% nationally. Coffey County is a county in Kansas with a population of 8,304. It ranks #46 among counties in Kansas by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $67,377 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 6.0%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $139,500, with typical rent around $842.
Roughly 21.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 4.5% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Coffey County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Coffey County had a population of 8,585 in 2010 and 8,301 in 2024, a -3.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 8,585 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.23%.
8,301
Population (2024)
8,585
Population (2010)
8,585
Peak (2010)
-0.23%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,585 |
| 2011 | 8,489 |
| 2012 | 8,470 |
| 2013 | 8,381 |
| 2014 | 8,398 |
| 2015 | 8,294 |
| 2016 | 8,346 |
| 2017 | 8,231 |
| 2018 | 8,212 |
| 2019 | 8,142 |
| 2020 | 8,362 |
| 2021 | 8,343 |
| 2022 | 8,261 |
| 2023 | 8,272 |
| 2024 | 8,301 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.0
Median Age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
22.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.0% · Seniors (65+): 22.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $67,377$-5,262 vs state |
| Mean household income | $86,049 |
| Per-capita income | $37,275 |
| Poverty rate | 6.0%-1.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 56.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Coffey County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
1.6%
Carpool
83.6%
Public transit
4.5%
Work from home
21.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$139,500$-63,900 vs state
Median home value
$842
Median rent
75.9%
Homeownership rate
3,985
Total housing units
89.0%
Occupied
11.0%
Vacant
24.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.4%
With health insurance
94.1%
With broadband internet
28.8%
Foreign-born
9.9%
Veterans (18+)
16.7%
With a disability
94.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.2%
High School+
21.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coffey County, Kansas has a population of 8,304 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 46th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 13 people per square mile.
The population of Coffey County has declined 3.3% since 2010 (8,585 → 8,301), a -0.24% annualized rate.
The median household income in Coffey County, Kansas is $67,377, with mean (average) household income of $86,049 and per-capita income of $37,275. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Coffey County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Coffey County, Kansas is 44.0 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
The median home value in Coffey County is $139,500 and median monthly rent is $842. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,985 total housing units, 11.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Coffey County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.
Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Coffey County, Kansas, with a population of 396,488.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.