Jewell County, Kansas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 82nd-largest in Kansas
The population of Jewell County, Kansas is 2,909 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 82nd-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $52,344, the median home value is $62,100, and the median age is 50.3.
The population of Jewell County has declined 5.4% since 2010 (3,063 → 2,899), a -0.39% annualized rate.
2,909
Population
-0.39%
Annual growth
3
People / sq mi
$52,344
Median Income
$62,100
Median Home Value
Jewell County covers 910 sq mi of land at 3.2 people per square mile.
About Jewell County, KS
Housing cost is the defining feature of Jewell County: the median home is valued at $62,100. With 2,909 residents, Jewell County is a county in Kansas.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $52,344, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $62,100, with typical rent around $591.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 18.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 9.4% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Jewell County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Jewell County had a population of 3,063 in 2010 and 2,899 in 2024, a -5.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 3,091 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.38%.
2,899
Population (2024)
3,063
Population (2010)
3,091
Peak (2011)
-0.38%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,063 |
| 2011 | 3,091 |
| 2012 | 3,055 |
| 2013 | 3,061 |
| 2014 | 3,044 |
| 2015 | 2,964 |
| 2016 | 2,890 |
| 2017 | 2,858 |
| 2018 | 2,832 |
| 2019 | 2,858 |
| 2020 | 2,929 |
| 2021 | 2,947 |
| 2022 | 2,906 |
| 2023 | 2,901 |
| 2024 | 2,899 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
50.3
Median Age
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Male
30.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.0% · Seniors (65+): 30.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $52,344$-20,295 vs state |
| Mean household income | $72,764 |
| Per-capita income | $32,993 |
| Poverty rate | 7.8%+0.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 59.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Jewell County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.7%
Drive alone
3.5%
Carpool
75.4%
Public transit
9.4%
Work from home
17.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$62,100$-141,300 vs state
Median home value
$591
Median rent
80.7%
Homeownership rate
1,760
Total housing units
72.0%
Occupied
28.0%
Vacant
19.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.5%
With health insurance
87.9%
With broadband internet
41.7%
Foreign-born
8.2%
Veterans (18+)
21.0%
With a disability
98.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.8%
High School+
18.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jewell County, Kansas has a population of 2,909 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 82nd-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 3 people per square mile.
The population of Jewell County has declined 5.4% since 2010 (3,063 → 2,899), a -0.39% annualized rate.
The median household income in Jewell County, Kansas is $52,344, with mean (average) household income of $72,764 and per-capita income of $32,993. 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Jewell County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%), 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 Jewell County, Kansas is 50.3 years. Residents are 48.6% female and 51.4% male.
The median home value in Jewell County is $62,100 and median monthly rent is $591. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,760 total housing units, 28.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Jewell County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.3%.
Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Jewell 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.