Pottawatomie County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 23rd-largest in Kansas

The population of Pottawatomie County, Kansas is 25,808 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $87,694, the median home value is $223,000, and the median age is 36.2.

The population of Pottawatomie County has grown 23.7% since 2010 (21,729 → 26,876), a +1.53% annualized rate.

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

25,808

Population

+1.53%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$87,694

Median Income

$223,000

Median Home Value

Pottawatomie County covers 841 sq mi of land at 30.7 people per square mile.

About Pottawatomie County, KS

Pottawatomie County is a county in Kansas with a population of 25,808. It ranks #23 among counties in Kansas by population. The median age is 36.2, younger than the national median. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The median household income in Pottawatomie County is $87,694, above the US median of $74,580. 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $223,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,011. The homeownership rate of 82.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Pottawatomie County reflects 36.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.4 minutes each way.

Pottawatomie County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Pottawatomie County had a population of 21,729 in 2010 and 26,876 in 2024, a 23.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,876 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.53%.

26,876

Population (2024)

21,729

Population (2010)

26,876

Peak (2024)

1.53%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	21,729	-	-	estimate
2011	22,033	+304	+1.40%	estimate
2012	22,339	+306	+1.39%	estimate
2013	22,586	+247	+1.11%	estimate
2014	22,755	+169	+0.75%	estimate
2015	23,145	+390	+1.71%	estimate
2016	23,646	+501	+2.16%	estimate
2017	23,938	+292	+1.23%	estimate
2018	24,243	+305	+1.27%	estimate
2019	24,468	+225	+0.93%	estimate
2020	25,421	+953	+3.89%	estimate
2021	25,884	+463	+1.82%	estimate
2022	26,331	+447	+1.73%	estimate
2023	26,506	+175	+0.66%	estimate
2024	26,876	+370	+1.40%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	90.1%
Black or African American	1.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

36.2

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

15.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.4%

5–9

7.6%

10–14

9.2%

15–19

7.0%

20–24

5.0%

25–34

11.7%

35–44

13.8%

45–54

11.1%

55–59

6.1%

60–64

6.1%

65–74

9.2%

75–84

3.8%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 24.2% · Seniors (65+): 15.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$87,694+$15,055 vs state
Mean household income	$103,077
Per-capita income	$37,341
Poverty rate	4.9%-2.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.3%
Employment-to-population	65.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

33.2%

Manufacturing

9.4%

Construction

9.2%

Finance & real estate

8.6%

Public administration

7.1%

Education & health care

5.2%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

Information

4.8%

The largest employment sector in Pottawatomie County is professional & business services, accounting for 33.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.2%

Carpool

80.1%

Public transit

7.2%

Work from home

24.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$223,000+$19,600 vs state

Median home value

$1,011

Median rent

82.5%

Homeownership rate

10,077

Total housing units

90.1%

Occupied

9.9%

Vacant

17.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.3%

With health insurance

96.0%

With broadband internet

28.4%

Foreign-born

10.6%

Veterans (18+)

11.8%

With a disability

96.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

96.3%

High School+

36.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pottawatomie County, Kansas has a population of 25,808 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 31 people per square mile.

The population of Pottawatomie County has grown 23.7% since 2010 (21,729 → 26,876), a +1.53% annualized rate.

The median household income in Pottawatomie County, Kansas is $87,694, with mean (average) household income of $103,077 and per-capita income of $37,341. 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Pottawatomie County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.1%), Black or African American (1.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Pottawatomie County, Kansas is 36.2 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

The median home value in Pottawatomie County is $223,000 and median monthly rent is $1,011. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,077 total housing units, 9.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Pottawatomie County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 33.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

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