Labette County, Kansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Labette 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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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 95% of counties in Kansas
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C
Income Below averageLess wealthy than 79% of counties in Kansas
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 70% of counties in Kansas
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Labette County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,869 | 2,945,842 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 30.4 | 35.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.59% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.5 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,078 | 1,173,585 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Labette County declined by 9.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 19,869 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Labette County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 20.8% of residents. That is 2.1 points above Kansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,849 19.4% -3.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,584 18.0% -2.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,141 20.8% +2.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,862 19.4% +2.8 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 49.4% of the people living in Labette County and men 50.6%.
- Women 49.4% Kansas 50.0%
- Men 50.6% Kansas 50.0%
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Economy
Labette County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Labette County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,467 | $74,287 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.90% | 4.08% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Labette County is about 23% lower than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Labette County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $66,547 | $104,644 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $745 | $1,060 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.0% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Labette County is about 7.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $745 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Labette County spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 104 hours, about 4.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Labette County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.5 | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 24.9 | 34.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 104 | 143 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,220 | $4,448 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 11.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,324 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 598 | 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 Labette County is 12 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
Labette County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Labette County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | 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
Labette County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Labette County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.2 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.4% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.9% | 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).
Labette County, KS Compared With Nearby Counties
How Labette County, KS compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labette County, KS | 19,869 | $57,467 #1/2 | $66,547 #1/2 | 12.5 min #1/2 |
| Montgomery County, KS | 30,940 | $56,995 | $31,389 | 13.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Labette County, Kansas.
What is the population of Labette County, Kansas?
About 19,869 people live in Labette County, Kansas, in 8,078 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 41.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Labette County, Kansas mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Labette County, Kansas has 30 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 35% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Labette County, Kansas?
The median home costs 1.2 times the median household income ($66,547 against $57,467), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $745 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Labette County, Kansas?
Unemployment in Labette County, Kansas is only 3.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Labette County, Kansas have a college degree?
20.7% of adults in Labette County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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