Population 38,084 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Finney County
Household size in Finney County
| Period | Finney County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.06 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.92 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Finney County are large by national standards, averaging 2.92 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.06, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only three have larger households.
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 Finney County
| Period | Finney County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.0 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.6 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.3 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Finney County is young: half of its residents are under 33.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.9, mirroring the country. Few Kansas counties are younger: only two of 105.
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 Finney County
| Period | Finney County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Finney County (15.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only five have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Finney County
Renters in Finney County
| Period | Finney County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.3% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.6% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.1% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in Finney County rent their homes (35.1%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (48.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Finney County
| Period | Finney County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Finney County as nationally: 10.0%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Finney County
| Period | Finney County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Finney County was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the south. Finney County has newer homes than at least four in five Kansas counties.
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 Finney County
| Period | Finney County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $655 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $696 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $891 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,069 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$413 | +$390 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Finney County costs $1,069 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $413 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 24.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Finney County
Bachelor's degrees in Finney County
| Period | Finney County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Finney County: 18.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 0.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only five have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Finney County
| Period | Finney County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.3% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 69.8% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 70.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in Finney County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 70.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Kansas county has a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Finney County
| Period | Finney County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Finney County runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Kansas as a whole looks much the same. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Finney 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finney County | 2.92 | 33.3 | 15.9% | 35.1% | 10.0% | 1978 | $1,069 | 18.5% | 70.8% | 3.8% |
| Kearny County | 2.69 | 36.2 | 12.0% | 28.3% | 11.6% | 1973 | $1,039 | 18.5% | 81.7% | 2.2% |
| Hamilton County | 3.28 | 33.7 | 20.1% | 22.9% | 24.0% | 1970 | $773 | 20.7% | 80.1% | 3.0% |
| Hodgeman County | 2.38 | 49.0 | 7.5% | 20.9% | 15.5% | 1957 | $937 | 30.2% | 95.5% | 0.6% |
| Edwards County | 2.35 | 44.6 | 11.8% | 20.8% | 24.5% | 1947 | $736 | 19.7% | 85.7% | 7.8% |
| Prowers County | 2.51 | 37.4 | 11.5% | 32.9% | 14.5% | 1968 | $865 | 19.2% | 86.8% | 5.0% |
| Stafford County | 2.44 | 41.5 | 9.9% | 17.7% | 24.0% | 1951 | $671 | 26.5% | 92.7% | 2.8% |
| Bent County | 2.28 | 42.7 | 14.6% | 34.8% | 12.8% | 1963 | $1,203 | 16.0% | 83.6% | 6.0% |
| Otero County | 2.47 | 41.0 | 12.9% | 31.1% | 14.6% | 1959 | $862 | 20.0% | 88.8% | 6.8% |
| Reno County | 2.32 | 41.9 | 12.1% | 30.8% | 10.9% | 1963 | $931 | 20.7% | 90.7% | 3.8% |
| Harvey County | 2.42 | 41.1 | 9.3% | 30.2% | 8.3% | 1970 | $936 | 30.5% | 92.7% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Finney 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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