Reno County, Kansas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 9th-largest in Kansas
The population of Reno County, Kansas is 61,693 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $60,498, the median home value is $125,000, and the median age is 40.7.
The population of Reno County has declined 4.9% since 2010 (64,552 → 61,417), a -0.35% annualized rate.
61,693
Population
-0.35%
Annual growth
49
People / sq mi
$60,498
Median Income
$125,000
Median Home Value
Reno County covers 1,255 sq mi of land at 49.1 people per square mile.
About Reno County, KS
Housing cost is the defining feature of Reno County: the median home is valued at $125,000. Reno County is a county in Kansas with a population of 61,693. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Kansas in the country, at #9 by population.
Median household income is $60,498, below the US median of $78,538. About 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $125,000, with typical rent around $857.
20.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.8%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
Reno County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Reno County had a population of 64,552 in 2010 and 61,417 in 2024, a -4.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 64,552 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.35%.
61,417
Population (2024)
64,552
Population (2010)
64,552
Peak (2010)
-0.35%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 64,552 |
| 2011 | 64,432 |
| 2012 | 64,210 |
| 2013 | 64,090 |
| 2014 | 63,716 |
| 2015 | 63,612 |
| 2016 | 63,230 |
| 2017 | 62,756 |
| 2018 | 62,363 |
| 2019 | 61,963 |
| 2020 | 61,894 |
| 2021 | 61,523 |
| 2022 | 61,514 |
| 2023 | 61,419 |
| 2024 | 61,417 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.7
Median Age
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Male
20.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.1% · Seniors (65+): 20.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $60,498$-12,141 vs state |
| Mean household income | $76,600 |
| Per-capita income | $32,203 |
| Poverty rate | 9.1%+1.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Reno County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.2%
Carpool
82.6%
Public transit
5.8%
Work from home
17.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$125,000$-78,400 vs state
Median home value
$857
Median rent
69.2%
Homeownership rate
28,309
Total housing units
89.5%
Occupied
10.5%
Vacant
30.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.9%
With health insurance
94.2%
With broadband internet
21.0%
Foreign-born
6.6%
Veterans (18+)
16.1%
With a disability
94.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.2%
High School+
20.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reno County, Kansas has a population of 61,693 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 49 people per square mile.
The population of Reno County has declined 4.9% since 2010 (64,552 → 61,417), a -0.35% annualized rate.
The median household income in Reno County, Kansas is $60,498, with mean (average) household income of $76,600 and per-capita income of $32,203. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Reno County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.0%), Hispanic or Latino (2.4%), Black or African American (2.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Reno County, Kansas is 40.7 years. Residents are 49.3% female and 50.7% male.
The median home value in Reno County is $125,000 and median monthly rent is $857. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 28,309 total housing units, 10.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Reno County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.