Wabaunsee County, Kansas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 53rd-largest in Kansas
The population of Wabaunsee County, Kansas is 6,961 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 53rd-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $70,536, the median home value is $178,200, and the median age is 43.2.
The population of Wabaunsee County has grown 0.9% since 2010 (7,047 → 7,112), a +0.07% annualized rate.
6,961
Population
+0.07%
Annual growth
9
People / sq mi
$70,536
Median Income
$178,200
Median Home Value
Wabaunsee County covers 794 sq mi of land at 8.8 people per square mile.
About Wabaunsee County, KS
The poverty rate is what most separates Wabaunsee County from the typical county: 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 6,961 residents, Wabaunsee County is a county in Kansas.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,536 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 4.7%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $178,200, with typical rent around $771.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 26.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 10.9%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Wabaunsee County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Wabaunsee County had a population of 7,047 in 2010 and 7,112 in 2024, a 0.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,112 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.07%.
7,112
Population (2024)
7,047
Population (2010)
7,112
Peak (2024)
0.07%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,047 |
| 2011 | 7,036 |
| 2012 | 6,993 |
| 2013 | 7,024 |
| 2014 | 6,936 |
| 2015 | 6,886 |
| 2016 | 6,876 |
| 2017 | 6,827 |
| 2018 | 6,882 |
| 2019 | 6,892 |
| 2020 | 6,890 |
| 2021 | 6,970 |
| 2022 | 7,002 |
| 2023 | 7,073 |
| 2024 | 7,112 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.2
Median Age
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Male
21.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.8% · Seniors (65+): 21.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $70,536$-2,103 vs state |
| Mean household income | $85,958 |
| Per-capita income | $33,885 |
| Poverty rate | 4.7%-3.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 59.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Wabaunsee County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
3.6%
Carpool
75.3%
Public transit
10.9%
Work from home
26.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$178,200$-25,200 vs state
Median home value
$771
Median rent
79.7%
Homeownership rate
3,135
Total housing units
83.4%
Occupied
16.6%
Vacant
20.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.0%
With health insurance
89.0%
With broadband internet
24.6%
Foreign-born
9.2%
Veterans (18+)
16.9%
With a disability
98.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
96.3%
High School+
26.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wabaunsee County, Kansas has a population of 6,961 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 53rd-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 9 people per square mile.
The population of Wabaunsee County has grown 0.9% since 2010 (7,047 → 7,112), a +0.07% annualized rate.
The median household income in Wabaunsee County, Kansas is $70,536, with mean (average) household income of $85,958 and per-capita income of $33,885. 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Wabaunsee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.8%), Hispanic or Latino (3.7%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Wabaunsee County, Kansas is 43.2 years. Residents are 48.8% female and 51.2% male.
The median home value in Wabaunsee County is $178,200 and median monthly rent is $771. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,135 total housing units, 16.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Wabaunsee County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.
Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Wabaunsee 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.