Neosho County, Kansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Neosho 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 78% of counties in Kansas
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D
Income Well below averageLess wealthy than 89% of counties in Kansas
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Neosho County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,656 | 2,945,842 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 27.1 | 35.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.55% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.2 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 6,464 | 1,173,585 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Neosho County declined by 3.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 15,656 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Neosho County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 21.1% of residents. That is 1.7 points below Kansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,306 21.1% -1.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,745 17.5% -3.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,170 20.2% +1.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,961 18.9% +2.2 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 50.9% of the people living in Neosho County and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% Kansas 50.0%
- Men 49.1% Kansas 50.0%
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Economy
Neosho County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Neosho County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,630 | $74,287 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.45% | 4.08% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Neosho County is about 22% lower than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Neosho County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $75,367 | $104,644 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $681 | $1,060 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.2% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Neosho County is about 9.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $681 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Neosho 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 103 hours, about 4.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Neosho County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.4 | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 24.8 | 34.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 103 | 143 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,202 | $4,448 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 11.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,047 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 703 | 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 Neosho 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
Neosho County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Neosho County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | 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
Neosho County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Neosho County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.0% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.0% | 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).
Neosho County, KS Compared With Nearby Counties
How Neosho County, KS compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho County, KS | 15,656 | $57,630 #1/2 | $75,367 #1/2 | 12.4 min #1/2 |
| Crawford County, KS | 39,008 | $52,478 | $10,543 | 12.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Neosho County, Kansas.
What is the population of Neosho County, Kansas?
About 15,656 people live in Neosho County, Kansas, in 6,464 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 38.2, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Neosho County, Kansas urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Neosho County, Kansas has 27 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 31% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Neosho County, Kansas?
The median home costs 1.3 times the median household income ($75,367 against $57,630), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $681 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 Neosho County, Kansas?
Unemployment in Neosho County, Kansas is only 3.2%, 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 Neosho County, Kansas have a college degree?
19.7% of adults in Neosho 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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