Neosho County, Kansas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 33rd-largest in Kansas
The population of Neosho County, Kansas is 15,715 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 33rd-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $55,704, the median home value is $101,200, and the median age is 40.3.
The population of Neosho County has declined 5.6% since 2010 (16,476 → 15,552), a -0.41% annualized rate.
15,715
Population
-0.41%
Annual growth
27
People / sq mi
$55,704
Median Income
$101,200
Median Home Value
Neosho County covers 571 sq mi of land at 27.5 people per square mile.
About Neosho County, KS
Housing cost is the defining feature of Neosho County: the median home is valued at $101,200. Neosho County is a county in Kansas with a population of 15,715. It ranks #33 among counties in Kansas by population.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $55,704, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 11.2%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $101,200, with typical rent around $650.
21.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 7.5% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.
Neosho County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Neosho County had a population of 16,476 in 2010 and 15,552 in 2024, a -5.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,476 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.41%.
15,552
Population (2024)
16,476
Population (2010)
16,476
Peak (2010)
-0.41%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,476 |
| 2011 | 16,454 |
| 2012 | 16,425 |
| 2013 | 16,390 |
| 2014 | 16,332 |
| 2015 | 16,291 |
| 2016 | 16,131 |
| 2017 | 16,098 |
| 2018 | 15,984 |
| 2019 | 15,899 |
| 2020 | 15,905 |
| 2021 | 15,791 |
| 2022 | 15,583 |
| 2023 | 15,451 |
| 2024 | 15,552 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.3
Median Age
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Male
20.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.6% · Seniors (65+): 20.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $55,704$-16,935 vs state |
| Mean household income | $71,143 |
| Per-capita income | $30,510 |
| Poverty rate | 11.2%+3.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Neosho County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
1.9%
Carpool
76.7%
Public transit
7.5%
Work from home
15.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$101,200$-102,200 vs state
Median home value
$650
Median rent
76.6%
Homeownership rate
7,227
Total housing units
87.5%
Occupied
12.5%
Vacant
23.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.3%
With health insurance
89.4%
With broadband internet
20.1%
Foreign-born
7.4%
Veterans (18+)
19.4%
With a disability
97.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.3%
High School+
21.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Neosho County, Kansas has a population of 15,715 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 33rd-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 27 people per square mile.
The population of Neosho County has declined 5.6% since 2010 (16,476 → 15,552), a -0.41% annualized rate.
The median household income in Neosho County, Kansas is $55,704, with mean (average) household income of $71,143 and per-capita income of $30,510. 11.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Neosho County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.8%), Hispanic or Latino (3.1%), Black or African American (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Neosho County, Kansas is 40.3 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
The median home value in Neosho County is $101,200 and median monthly rent is $650. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,227 total housing units, 12.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Neosho County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.
Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Neosho 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.