Pottawatomie 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 | Pottawatomie County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,772 | 2,919,756 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 29.9 | 35.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.67% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.2 | 38.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,084 | 1,159,797 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pottawatomie County grew by 32.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 25,808 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $87,959 | $72,682 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.08% | 4.34% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pottawatomie County is about 21% higher than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Pottawatomie County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $220,059 | $104,507 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,011 | $1,029 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.5% | 66.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pottawatomie County is about 18.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,011 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pottawatomie County spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 168 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pottawatomie County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.2 | 17.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.4 | 34.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 168 | 144 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,218 | $4,466 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| 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:
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 Pottawatomie County is 20 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 | 2.79 | 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
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
What is the population of Pottawatomie County, Kansas?
The population of Pottawatomie County, Kansas is 25,772, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pottawatomie County, Kansas?
The population density of Pottawatomie County, Kansas is 29.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Pottawatomie County, Kansas?
The median household income in Pottawatomie County, Kansas is $87,959, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pottawatomie County, Kansas?
The median home price in Pottawatomie County, Kansas is $220,059, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pottawatomie County, Kansas?
The unemployment rate in Pottawatomie County, Kansas is 1.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.