Pottawatomie County, Kansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Pottawatomie 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 averageAmong the top 5 healthiest counties in Kansas
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B
Income Around averageWealthier than 95% of counties in Kansas
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B
Education Around averageAmong the top 5 best educated counties in Kansas
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Pottawatomie County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,203 | 2,945,842 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 30.4 | 35.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.66% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.3 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,381 | 1,173,585 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Pottawatomie County grew by 34.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 26,203 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Pottawatomie County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 21.1% of residents. That is 1.8 points below Kansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,525 21.1% -1.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,359 20.5% -0.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,041 19.2% +0.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,016 15.3% -1.3 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 50.0% of the people living in Pottawatomie County and men 50.0%.
- Women 50.0% Kansas 50.0%
- Men 50.0% Kansas 50.0%
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Economy
Pottawatomie County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Pottawatomie County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,821 | $74,287 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.00% | 4.08% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pottawatomie County is about 24% higher than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Pottawatomie County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $33,317 | $104,644 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $924 | $1,060 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.2% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Pottawatomie County is about 3.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $924 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pottawatomie County spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 158 hours, about 6.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pottawatomie County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 19.0 | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.9 | 34.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 158 | 143 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,902 | $4,448 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 11.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,593 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,058 | 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 Pottawatomie County is 19 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
Pottawatomie County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Pottawatomie County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.2% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | 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
Pottawatomie County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Pottawatomie County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.0% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.7% | 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).
Pottawatomie County, KS Compared With Nearby Counties
How Pottawatomie County, KS compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottawatomie County, KS | 26,203 | $91,821 #1/2 | $33,317 #2/2 | 19.0 min #2/2 |
| Riley County, KS | 71,946 | $62,250 | $256,250 | 12.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
How big is Pottawatomie County, Kansas by population?
About 26,203 people live in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, in 9,381 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 37.3, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Pottawatomie County, Kansas?
Averaged over its land area, Pottawatomie 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.
How affordable is housing in Pottawatomie County, Kansas?
The median home costs 0.4 times the median household income ($33,317 against $91,821), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $924 a month takes about 12% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Pottawatomie County, Kansas?
Unemployment in Pottawatomie County, Kansas is only 2.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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