Doniphan County, KS Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Doniphan County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,505 | 2,919,756 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 18.8 | 35.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.56% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.9 | 38.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,669 | 1,159,797 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Doniphan County declined by 5.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 7,490 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Doniphan County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Doniphan County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,531 | $72,682 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.99% | 4.34% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Doniphan County is about 1% higher than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Doniphan County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $28,333 | $104,507 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $801 | $1,029 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.8% | 66.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Doniphan County is about 2.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $801 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Doniphan County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 151 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Doniphan County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.1 | 17.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.2 | 34.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 151 | 144 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,677 | $4,466 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,705 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 840 | 662 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kansas:
Greeley County (7.1 min), Cheyenne County (7.2 min), Graham County (7.4 min).
Slowest:
Miami County (30.5 min), Jefferson County (28.2 min), Osage County (28.0 min).
The average commute time in Doniphan County is 18 minutes, longer than the 17 minutes in Kansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Doniphan County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Doniphan County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.4), Douglas County (0.4), Riley County (0.3).
Lowest:
Seward County (0.2), Grant County (0.2), Kearny County (0.2).
Health
Doniphan County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Doniphan County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.4% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.0% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.8), Riley County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Wyandotte County (0.8), Woodson County (0.8), Chautauqua County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Doniphan County, Kansas.
What is the population of Doniphan County, Kansas?
The population of Doniphan County, Kansas is 7,505, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Doniphan County, Kansas?
The population density of Doniphan County, Kansas is 18.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Doniphan County, Kansas?
The median household income in Doniphan County, Kansas is $73,531, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Doniphan County, Kansas?
The median home price in Doniphan County, Kansas is $28,333, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Doniphan County, Kansas?
The unemployment rate in Doniphan County, Kansas is 1.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.