Finney County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 12th-largest in Kansas

The population of Finney County, Kansas is 38,001 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $72,437, the median home value is $191,100, and the median age is 32.1.

The population of Finney County has grown 3.8% since 2010 (36,951 → 38,354), a +0.27% annualized rate.

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

38,001

Population

+0.27%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$72,437

Median Income

$191,100

Median Home Value

Finney County covers 1,302 sq mi of land at 29.2 people per square mile.

About Finney County, KS

Finney County is a county in Kansas with a population of 38,001. It ranks #12 among counties in Kansas by population. The median age is 32.1, younger than the national median. The population is 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

The median household income in Finney County is $72,437, near the US median of $74,580. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $191,100, with monthly rent averaging $991. The homeownership rate of 64.0% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Finney County reflects 19.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 14.4 minutes each way.

Finney County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Finney County had a population of 36,951 in 2010 and 38,354 in 2024, a 3.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,354 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.28%.

38,354

Population (2024)

36,951

Population (2010)

38,354

Peak (2024)

0.28%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	36,951	-	-	estimate
2011	37,114	+163	+0.44%	estimate
2012	37,106	-8	-0.02%	estimate
2013	37,069	-37	-0.10%	estimate
2014	37,105	+36	+0.10%	estimate
2015	37,127	+22	+0.06%	estimate
2016	36,827	-300	-0.81%	estimate
2017	36,685	-142	-0.39%	estimate
2018	36,473	-212	-0.58%	estimate
2019	36,351	-122	-0.33%	estimate
2020	38,310	+1,959	+5.39%	estimate
2021	38,091	-219	-0.57%	estimate
2022	37,665	-426	-1.12%	estimate
2023	37,999	+334	+0.89%	estimate
2024	38,354	+355	+0.93%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	53.5%
Black or African American	4.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.7%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

32.1

Median Age

48.6%

Female

51.4%

Male

11.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.7%

5–9

9.3%

10–14

7.8%

15–19

8.5%

20–24

7.4%

25–34

13.3%

35–44

12.2%

45–54

11.5%

55–59

6.1%

60–64

4.7%

65–74

7.1%

75–84

3.1%

85+

1.4%

Children (under 15): 24.8% · Seniors (65+): 11.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$72,437$-202 vs state
Mean household income	$89,602
Per-capita income	$31,556
Poverty rate	9.1%+1.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.8%
Employment-to-population	66.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

22.5%

Professional & business services

22.1%

Retail trade

6.5%

Education & health care

6.4%

Construction

6.3%

Agriculture

6.3%

Public administration

4.1%

Finance & real estate

3.7%

The largest employment sector in Finney County is manufacturing, accounting for 22.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

80.3%

Public transit

3.1%

Work from home

14.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$191,100$-12,300 vs state

Median home value

$991

Median rent

64.0%

Homeownership rate

14,279

Total housing units

92.4%

Occupied

7.6%

Vacant

36.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.2%

With health insurance

95.4%

With broadband internet

21.9%

Foreign-born

3.2%

Veterans (18+)

13.0%

With a disability

53.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

71.1%

High School+

19.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Finney County, Kansas has a population of 38,001 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 29 people per square mile.

The population of Finney County has grown 3.8% since 2010 (36,951 → 38,354), a +0.27% annualized rate.

The median household income in Finney County, Kansas is $72,437, with mean (average) household income of $89,602 and per-capita income of $31,556. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Finney County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (53.5%), Black or African American (4.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Finney County, Kansas is 32.1 years. Residents are 48.6% female and 51.4% male.

The median home value in Finney County is $191,100 and median monthly rent is $991. 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 14,279 total housing units, 7.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Finney County, Kansas is manufacturing, employing 22.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

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