Haskell County, Kansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Haskell County, KS Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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F
Education Well below averageLess educated than 95% of counties in Kansas
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Haskell County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,641 | 2,945,842 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6.3 | 35.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.43% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.5 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,403 | 1,173,585 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Haskell County declined by 9.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 3,641 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Haskell County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.5% of residents. That is 0.3 points below Kansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 820 22.5% -0.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 688 18.9% -2.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 714 19.6% +0.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 570 15.7% -1.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Kansas, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.6% of the people living in Haskell County and men 50.4%.
- Women 49.6% Kansas 50.0%
- Men 50.4% Kansas 50.0%
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Economy
Haskell County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Haskell County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,451 | $74,287 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.14% | 4.08% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Haskell County is about 7% lower than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Haskell County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $179,687 | $104,644 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $829 | $1,060 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.3% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Haskell County is about 18.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $829 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Haskell County spend about 21 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 88 hours, about 3.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Haskell County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 10.6 | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 21.2 | 34.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 88 | 143 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,733 | $4,448 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 11.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,110 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 322 | 662 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kansas:
Wichita County (7.0 min), Scott County (7.1 min), Greeley County (7.2 min).
Slowest:
Linn County (31.3 min), Miami County (30.8 min), Jefferson County (30.3 min).
The average commute time in Haskell County is 11 minutes, shorter 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
Haskell County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Haskell County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
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
Haskell County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Haskell County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 88.6 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.1% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.4% | 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).
Haskell County, KS Compared With Nearby Counties
How Haskell County, KS compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haskell County, KS | 3,641 | $69,451 #2/3 | $179,687 #2/3 | 10.6 min #1/3 |
| Seward County, KS | 21,486 | $63,877 | $44,000 | 11.3 min |
| Finney County, KS | 38,084 | $72,688 | $303,846 | 13.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Haskell County, Kansas.
What is the population of Haskell County, Kansas?
About 3,641 people live in Haskell County, Kansas, in 1,403 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 38.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Haskell County, Kansas urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Haskell County, Kansas has 6 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 7% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Haskell County, Kansas?
The median home costs 2.6 times the median household income ($179,687 against $69,451), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $829 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Haskell County, Kansas?
Unemployment in Haskell County, Kansas is only 3.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Haskell County, Kansas?
14.7% of adults in Haskell County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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