Reno County, Kansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Reno 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 81% of counties in Kansas
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C
Income Below averageLess wealthy than 75% of counties in Kansas
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Reno County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,553 | 2,945,842 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 48.4 | 35.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.47% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.3 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 25,592 | 1,173,585 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Reno County declined by 2.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 61,553 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Reno County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 20.5% of residents. That is 2.3 points below Kansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 12,624 20.5% -2.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 12,061 19.6% -1.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 12,117 19.7% +1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 11,818 19.2% +2.5 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 49.7% of the people living in Reno County and men 50.3%.
- Women 49.7% Kansas 50.0%
- Men 50.3% Kansas 50.0%
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Economy
Reno County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Reno County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,794 | $74,287 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.56% | 4.08% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Reno County is about 18% lower than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Reno County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $184,782 | $104,644 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $863 | $1,060 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.2% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Reno County is about 17.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $863 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Reno County spend about 28 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 115 hours, about 4.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Reno County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.8 | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.7 | 34.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 115 | 143 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,576 | $4,448 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 11.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,236 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,310 | 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 Reno County is 14 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
Reno County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Reno County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | 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
Reno County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Reno County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.2% | 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).
Reno County, KS Compared With Nearby Counties
How Reno County, KS compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno County, KS | 61,553 | $60,794 #3/3 | $184,782 #1/3 | 13.8 min #2/3 |
| McPherson County, KS | 30,205 | $78,479 | $24,740 | 11.5 min |
| Harvey County, KS | 33,756 | $74,290 | $23,220 | 17.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Reno County, Kansas.
How big is Reno County, Kansas by population?
About 61,553 people live in Reno County, Kansas, in 25,592 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 41.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Reno County, Kansas urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Reno County, Kansas has 48 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 56% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Reno County, Kansas an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.0 times the median household income ($184,782 against $60,794), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $863 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Reno County, Kansas?
Unemployment in Reno County, Kansas is only 3.9%, 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 Reno County, Kansas have a college degree?
18.9% of adults in Reno 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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