Census ACS · #864 μSA
Ottawa Metro Area
The Ottawa, Ks Micropolitan Statistical Area has 25,994 residents. The median household income is $72,142 and the median home value is $187,400.
25,994
Population
45
People / sq mi
$72,142
Median Income
$187,400
Median Home Value
The Ottawa CBSA covers 572 sq mi of land at 45.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
Economy & Income
$72,142
Median Household Income
$34,403
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$187,400
Median Home Value
$949
Median Rent
73.5%
Homeownership
Education
92.2%
High School+
25.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
9.3%
Work From Home
24.0 min
Avg Commute
27.6%
Foreign Born
Ottawa spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ottawa, Ks Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 25,994 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #864 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Ottawa metro area is $72,142, with a per capita income of $34,403.
The Ottawa, Ks CBSA spans the state of Kansas.
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Data for the Ottawa, Ks CBSA (36840) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What distinguishes Ottawa is density: among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, around 45 people per square mile. Ottawa is a metro area in KS with a population of 25,994.
Median household income is $72,142, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.6%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $187,400, with typical rent around $949.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 25.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.