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.

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

15,715

Population

-0.41%

Annual growth

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

Neosho County is a county in Kansas with a population of 15,715. It ranks #33 among counties in Kansas by population. The median age is 40.3, older than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Neosho County is $55,704, below the US median of $74,580. 11.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $101,200, with monthly rent averaging $650. The homeownership rate of 76.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Neosho County reflects 21.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 15.5 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	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	16,476	-	-	estimate
2011	16,454	-22	-0.13%	estimate
2012	16,425	-29	-0.18%	estimate
2013	16,390	-35	-0.21%	estimate
2014	16,332	-58	-0.35%	estimate
2015	16,291	-41	-0.25%	estimate
2016	16,131	-160	-0.98%	estimate
2017	16,098	-33	-0.20%	estimate
2018	15,984	-114	-0.71%	estimate
2019	15,899	-85	-0.53%	estimate
2020	15,905	+6	+0.04%	estimate
2021	15,791	-114	-0.72%	estimate
2022	15,583	-208	-1.32%	estimate
2023	15,451	-132	-0.85%	estimate
2024	15,552	+101	+0.65%	estimate

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

Under 5

6.1%

5–9

5.9%

10–14

7.6%

15–19

8.5%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

10.7%

35–44

10.9%

45–54

11.1%

55–59

7.9%

60–64

5.4%

65–74

11.9%

75–84

6.1%

85+

2.5%

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

Professional & business services

24.1%

Manufacturing

16.5%

Public administration

6.6%

Education & health care

5.8%

Retail trade

5.7%

Construction

5.6%

Agriculture

5.5%

Information

4.5%

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.