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Population Review

Pratt County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 43rd-largest in Kansas

The population of Pratt County, Kansas is 9,120 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 43rd-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $64,348, the median home value is $114,500, and the median age is 38.2.

The population of Pratt County has declined 5.2% since 2010 (9,641 → 9,137), a -0.38% annualized rate.

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

9,120

Population

-0.38%

Annual growth

12

People / sq mi

$64,348

Median Income

$114,500

Median Home Value

Pratt County covers 735 sq mi of land at 12.4 people per square mile.

About Pratt County, KS

Pratt County is a county in Kansas with a population of 9,120. It ranks #43 among counties in Kansas by population. The median age is 38.2, in line with the national median. The population is 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

The median household income in Pratt County is $64,348, below the US median of $74,580. 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $114,500, with monthly rent averaging $810. The homeownership rate of 70.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Pratt County reflects 26.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 12.7 minutes each way.

Pratt County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Pratt County had a population of 9,641 in 2010 and 9,137 in 2024, a -5.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 9,780 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.38%.

2013 · 10K20102024

9,137

Population (2024)

9,641

Population (2010)

9,780

Peak (2013)

-0.38%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20109,641
20119,644
20129,760
20139,780
20149,769
20159,695
20169,558
20179,493
20189,326
20199,114
20209,139
20219,168
20229,080
20239,107
20249,137

Race & Ethnicity

White88.8%
Black or African American2.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

38.2

Median Age

49.2%

Female

50.8%

Male

21.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.1%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
8.6%
15–19
8.9%
20–24
7.1%
25–34
10.2%
35–44
11.7%
45–54
8.6%
55–59
5.1%
60–64
7.0%
65–74
12.3%
75–84
6.5%
85+
2.8%

Children (under 15): 20.1% · Seniors (65+): 21.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$64,348$-8,291 vs state
Mean household income$83,123
Per-capita income$33,584
Poverty rate7.1%-0.6% vs state
Unemployment rate2.3%
Employment-to-population58.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
29.8%
Agriculture
11.5%
Education & health care
9.7%
Retail trade
7.1%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Public administration
5.3%
Construction
4.7%
Finance & real estate
3.7%

The largest employment sector in Pratt County is professional & business services, accounting for 29.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

5.4%

Carpool

80.6%

Public transit

7.1%

Work from home

12.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$114,500$-88,900 vs state

Median home value

$810

Median rent

70.7%

Homeownership rate

4,375

Total housing units

80.5%

Occupied

19.5%

Vacant

29.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.4%

With health insurance

92.8%

With broadband internet

24.5%

Foreign-born

5.4%

Veterans (18+)

15.9%

With a disability

96.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.3%

High School+

26.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pratt County, Kansas has a population of 9,120 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 43rd-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 12 people per square mile.

The population of Pratt County has declined 5.2% since 2010 (9,641 → 9,137), a -0.38% annualized rate.

The median household income in Pratt County, Kansas is $64,348, with mean (average) household income of $83,123 and per-capita income of $33,584. 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Pratt County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.8%), Hispanic or Latino (3.8%), Black or African American (2.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Pratt County, Kansas is 38.2 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.

The median home value in Pratt County is $114,500 and median monthly rent is $810. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,375 total housing units, 19.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Pratt County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 29.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

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

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.