Rawlins County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 92nd-largest in Kansas

The population of Rawlins County, Kansas is 2,533 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 92nd-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $65,000, the median home value is $99,400, and the median age is 47.0.

The population of Rawlins County has declined 2.6% since 2010 (2,496 → 2,432), a -0.19% annualized rate.

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

2,533

Population

-0.19%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$65,000

Median Income

$99,400

Median Home Value

Rawlins County covers 1,069 sq mi of land at 2.4 people per square mile.

About Rawlins County, KS

Rawlins County is a county in Kansas with a population of 2,533. It ranks #92 among counties in Kansas by population. The median age is 47.0, older than the national median. The population is 52.2% male and 47.8% female.

The median household income in Rawlins County is $65,000, below the US median of $74,580. 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $99,400, with monthly rent averaging $823. The homeownership rate of 68.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Rawlins County reflects 17.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.9% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 12.6 minutes each way.

Rawlins County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Rawlins County had a population of 2,496 in 2010 and 2,432 in 2024, a -2.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,574 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.18%.

2,432

Population (2024)

2,496

Population (2010)

2,574

Peak (2020)

-0.18%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,496	-	-	estimate
2011	2,508	+12	+0.48%	estimate
2012	2,509	+1	+0.04%	estimate
2013	2,563	+54	+2.15%	estimate
2014	2,543	-20	-0.78%	estimate
2015	2,504	-39	-1.53%	estimate
2016	2,494	-10	-0.40%	estimate
2017	2,471	-23	-0.92%	estimate
2018	2,483	+12	+0.49%	estimate
2019	2,493	+10	+0.40%	estimate
2020	2,574	+81	+3.25%	estimate
2021	2,561	-13	-0.51%	estimate
2022	2,531	-30	-1.17%	estimate
2023	2,480	-51	-2.02%	estimate
2024	2,432	-48	-1.94%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.6%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

47.0

Median Age

47.8%

Female

52.2%

Male

27.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.6%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

6.8%

15–19

5.1%

20–24

3.4%

25–34

10.3%

35–44

10.0%

45–54

10.3%

55–59

6.2%

60–64

8.0%

65–74

14.3%

75–84

9.2%

85+

4.1%

Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 27.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$65,000$-7,639 vs state
Mean household income	$72,855
Per-capita income	$34,231
Poverty rate	10.3%+2.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	0.8%
Employment-to-population	66.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

20.8%

Professional & business services

20.1%

Manufacturing

9.1%

Construction

7.2%

Finance & real estate

6.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.9%

Public administration

4.9%

Retail trade

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Rawlins County is agriculture, accounting for 20.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

1.7%

Carpool

69.9%

Public transit

12.9%

Work from home

12.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$99,400$-104,000 vs state

Median home value

$823

Median rent

68.6%

Homeownership rate

1,363

Total housing units

85.5%

Occupied

14.5%

Vacant

31.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.5%

With health insurance

94.9%

With broadband internet

34.3%

Foreign-born

8.1%

Veterans (18+)

20.0%

With a disability

93.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.4%

High School+

17.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rawlins County, Kansas has a population of 2,533 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 92nd-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 2 people per square mile.

The population of Rawlins County has declined 2.6% since 2010 (2,496 → 2,432), a -0.19% annualized rate.

The median household income in Rawlins County, Kansas is $65,000, with mean (average) household income of $72,855 and per-capita income of $34,231. 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Rawlins County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.6%), Hispanic or Latino (3.0%), Asian (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Rawlins County, Kansas is 47.0 years. Residents are 47.8% female and 52.2% male.

The median home value in Rawlins County is $99,400 and median monthly rent is $823. 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,363 total housing units, 14.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Rawlins County, Kansas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 20.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

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