Haskell 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 | Haskell County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,751 | 2,919,756 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6.5 | 35.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.42% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.9 | 38.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,384 | 1,159,797 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Haskell County declined by 8.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 3,695 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $70,404 | $72,682 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.78% | 4.34% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Haskell County is about 3% lower than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Haskell County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $192,187 | $104,507 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $776 | $1,029 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.0% | 66.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Haskell County is about 20.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $776 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Haskell County spend about 17 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 72 hours, about 3.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Haskell County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 8.7 | 17.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 17.3 | 34.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 72 | 144 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,237 | $4,466 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| 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:
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 Haskell County is 9 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 | 2.63 | 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
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Haskell County, Kansas.
What is the population of Haskell County, Kansas?
The population of Haskell County, Kansas is 3,751, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Haskell County, Kansas?
The population density of Haskell County, Kansas is 6.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Haskell County, Kansas?
The median household income in Haskell County, Kansas is $70,404, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Haskell County, Kansas?
The median home price in Haskell County, Kansas is $192,187, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Haskell County, Kansas?
The unemployment rate in Haskell County, Kansas is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.