Rooks County, Kansas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 69th-largest in Kansas
The population of Rooks County, Kansas is 4,869 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 69th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $61,596, the median home value is $90,000, and the median age is 46.0.
The population of Rooks County has declined 8.6% since 2010 (5,196 → 4,748), a -0.64% annualized rate.
4,869
Population
-0.64%
Annual growth
5
People / sq mi
$61,596
Median Income
$90,000
Median Home Value
Rooks County covers 891 sq mi of land at 5.5 people per square mile.
About Rooks County, KS
The poverty rate is what most separates Rooks County from the typical county: 2.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 4,869 residents, Rooks County is a county in Kansas.
Median household income is $61,596, below the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 2.7%, below the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $90,000, with typical rent around $679.
24.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Just 5.4% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 14 minutes each way.
Rooks County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Rooks County had a population of 5,196 in 2010 and 4,748 in 2024, a -8.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 5,221 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.64%.
4,748
Population (2024)
5,196
Population (2010)
5,221
Peak (2012)
-0.64%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,196 |
| 2011 | 5,201 |
| 2012 | 5,221 |
| 2013 | 5,195 |
| 2014 | 5,203 |
| 2015 | 5,179 |
| 2016 | 5,118 |
| 2017 | 5,055 |
| 2018 | 4,989 |
| 2019 | 4,937 |
| 2020 | 4,886 |
| 2021 | 4,859 |
| 2022 | 4,798 |
| 2023 | 4,776 |
| 2024 | 4,748 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
46.0
Median Age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
23.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.3% · Seniors (65+): 23.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,596$-11,043 vs state |
| Mean household income | $78,805 |
| Per-capita income | $34,675 |
| Poverty rate | 2.7%-5.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 60.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Rooks County is professional & business services, accounting for 32.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.3%
Carpool
84.5%
Public transit
5.4%
Work from home
13.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$90,000$-113,400 vs state
Median home value
$679
Median rent
74.3%
Homeownership rate
2,643
Total housing units
81.0%
Occupied
19.0%
Vacant
25.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.0%
With health insurance
89.2%
With broadband internet
22.3%
Foreign-born
7.8%
Veterans (18+)
16.6%
With a disability
98.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.2%
High School+
24.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rooks County, Kansas has a population of 4,869 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 69th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 5 people per square mile.
The population of Rooks County has declined 8.6% since 2010 (5,196 → 4,748), a -0.64% annualized rate.
The median household income in Rooks County, Kansas is $61,596, with mean (average) household income of $78,805 and per-capita income of $34,675. 2.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Rooks County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.9%), Black or African American (2.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Rooks County, Kansas is 46.0 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
The median home value in Rooks County is $90,000 and median monthly rent is $679. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,643 total housing units, 19.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Rooks County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 32.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.
Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Rooks County, Kansas, with a population of 396,488.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.