Dickinson County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 29th-largest in Kansas

The population of Dickinson County, Kansas is 18,423 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $67,982, the median home value is $148,500, and the median age is 42.1.

The population of Dickinson County has declined 5.8% since 2010 (19,771 → 18,621), a -0.43% annualized rate.

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

18,423

Population

-0.43%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$67,982

Median Income

$148,500

Median Home Value

Dickinson County covers 847 sq mi of land at 21.7 people per square mile.

About Dickinson County, KS

The poverty rate is what most separates Dickinson County from the typical county: 6.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 18,423 residents, Dickinson County is a county in Kansas. It ranks #29 among counties in Kansas by population.

The typical household here earns about $67,982, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 6.1%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $148,500, with typical rent around $809.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 21.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 6.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

Dickinson County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Dickinson County had a population of 19,771 in 2010 and 18,621 in 2024, a -5.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,771 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.42%.

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

18,621

Population (2024)

19,771

Population (2010)

19,771

Peak (2010)

-0.42%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	19,771	-	-	estimate
2011	19,686	-85	-0.43%	estimate
2012	19,708	+22	+0.11%	estimate
2013	19,436	-272	-1.38%	estimate
2014	19,311	-125	-0.64%	estimate
2015	19,214	-97	-0.50%	estimate
2016	18,971	-243	-1.26%	estimate
2017	18,829	-142	-0.75%	estimate
2018	18,621	-208	-1.10%	estimate
2019	18,381	-240	-1.29%	estimate
2020	18,367	-14	-0.08%	estimate
2021	18,463	+96	+0.52%	estimate
2022	18,344	-119	-0.64%	estimate
2023	18,432	+88	+0.48%	estimate
2024	18,621	+189	+1.03%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.8%
Black or African American	0.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

42.1

Median Age

50.0%

Female

50.0%

Male

20.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.3%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

7.4%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

4.4%

25–34

11.2%

35–44

12.7%

45–54

11.4%

55–59

6.2%

60–64

8.7%

65–74

11.6%

75–84

6.6%

85+

2.5%

Children (under 15): 18.4% · Seniors (65+): 20.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$67,982$-4,657 vs state
Mean household income	$83,526
Per-capita income	$36,242
Poverty rate	6.1%-1.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.5%
Employment-to-population	61.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

28.4%

Manufacturing

16.0%

Finance & real estate

7.4%

Retail trade

6.4%

Construction

5.9%

Agriculture

5.0%

Public administration

4.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Dickinson County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

3.4%

Carpool

79.6%

Public transit

6.0%

Work from home

21.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$148,500$-54,900 vs state

Median home value

$809

Median rent

79.1%

Homeownership rate

8,793

Total housing units

90.5%

Occupied

9.5%

Vacant

20.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.8%

With health insurance

94.9%

With broadband internet

30.1%

Foreign-born

11.2%

Veterans (18+)

14.9%

With a disability

96.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.4%

High School+

21.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dickinson County, Kansas has a population of 18,423 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 22 people per square mile.

The population of Dickinson County has declined 5.8% since 2010 (19,771 → 18,621), a -0.43% annualized rate.

The median household income in Dickinson County, Kansas is $67,982, with mean (average) household income of $83,526 and per-capita income of $36,242. 6.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Dickinson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.8%), Hispanic or Latino (2.1%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Dickinson County, Kansas is 42.1 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.

The median home value in Dickinson County is $148,500 and median monthly rent is $809. 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,793 total housing units, 9.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Dickinson County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

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