Population 9,343 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Brown County
Household size in Brown County
| Period | Brown County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Brown County has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north. Compared with other Kansas counties, though, Brown County has larger households than most.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Brown County
| Period | Brown County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Brown County is 41.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 42.2, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Brown County
| Period | Brown County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Brown County than nationally: 8.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Brown County
Renters in Brown County
| Period | Brown County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.8% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.7% of households in Brown County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About six in ten owners (58.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest. The renter share has fallen 6.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Brown County
| Period | Brown County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.1% of the housing in Brown County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Brown County
| Period | Brown County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Brown County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Brown County
| Period | Brown County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $502 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $535 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $621 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $648 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$147 | +$390 | +$606 |
The median renter in Brown County pays $648 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $147 a month from 2006–10, a 29% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Brown County
Bachelor's degrees in Brown County
| Period | Brown County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Brown County: 19.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Brown County
| Period | Brown County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Brown County: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Brown County
| Period | Brown County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in Brown County is the same as the national rate. The rate is higher than in Kansas as a whole (4.0%). Of Kansas' 105 counties, only five have higher unemployment.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Brown County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County | 2.45 | 41.8 | 8.8% | 23.7% | 15.1% | 1962 | $648 | 19.5% | 94.6% | 5.4% |
| Nemaha County | 2.48 | 41.3 | 8.0% | 22.0% | 10.8% | 1973 | $779 | 29.9% | 94.3% | 1.5% |
| Doniphan County | 2.53 | 38.7 | 9.0% | 18.9% | 18.4% | 1964 | $756 | 21.8% | 92.2% | 1.7% |
| Buchanan County | 2.46 | 40.6 | 12.8% | 33.7% | 12.8% | 1963 | $933 | 24.8% | 90.3% | 4.1% |
| Andrew County | 2.58 | 43.9 | 8.6% | 23.3% | 7.6% | 1980 | $995 | 28.7% | 95.4% | 3.6% |
| Marshall County | 2.34 | 44.4 | 6.9% | 20.0% | 12.0% | 1959 | $698 | 18.6% | 92.6% | 1.9% |
| DeKalb County | 2.41 | 42.1 | 5.8% | 28.9% | 12.4% | 1983 | $905 | 17.8% | 90.8% | 2.3% |
| Washington County | 2.29 | 42.9 | 6.1% | 21.5% | 11.5% | 1953 | $581 | 25.5% | 94.9% | 1.2% |
| Daviess County | 2.81 | 40.1 | 7.7% | 20.9% | 24.4% | 1978 | $687 | 18.0% | 84.4% | 1.8% |
| Livingston County | 2.33 | 39.8 | 11.3% | 27.7% | 12.5% | 1967 | $791 | 16.8% | 86.7% | 2.8% |
| Republic County | 2.36 | 44.5 | 3.8% | 21.8% | 23.6% | 1946 | $715 | 22.5% | 94.3% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Gulf County, FL · Hart County, KY · Harrison County, IA · Hancock County, IL · Hancock County, GA · Hampton County, SC · Hamilton County, NY · Hamilton County, FL · Hale County, AL · Haines Borough, AK
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Brown County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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