Population 26,204 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pottawatomie County
Household size in Pottawatomie County
| Period | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Pottawatomie County holds 2.77 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.71 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only seven of Kansas' 105 counties 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 Pottawatomie County
| Period | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.4 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.3 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Pottawatomie County is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has crept up from 36.5 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the 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 Pottawatomie County
| Period | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.4% of households in Pottawatomie County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Pottawatomie County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Kansas counties.
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 Pottawatomie County
Renters in Pottawatomie County
| Period | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.8% of households in Pottawatomie County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 43.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.3 points, even as the national share rose. Few Kansas counties have a lower share of renters: only eight of 105.
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 Pottawatomie County
| Period | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Pottawatomie County is close to the national rate: 8.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Pottawatomie County has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Kansas counties.
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 Pottawatomie County
| Period | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Pottawatomie County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only four have newer homes.
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 Pottawatomie County
| Period | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $610 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $812 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $977 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,157 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$546 | +$390 | +$606 |
Rent in Pottawatomie County runs $1,157 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $546 a month from 2006–10, a 90% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 23.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 Pottawatomie County
Bachelor's degrees in Pottawatomie County
| Period | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.4% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.3% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Pottawatomie County than nationally: 39.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.5 points, in line with the national trend. Few Kansas counties have a higher share of college graduates: only three of 105.
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 Pottawatomie County
| Period | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Pottawatomie County: 96.6% 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 3.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only two have a higher 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 Pottawatomie County
| Period | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.6% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Pottawatomie County has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Pottawatomie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottawatomie County | 2.77 | 37.3 | 5.4% | 17.8% | 8.5% | 1984 | $1,157 | 39.3% | 96.6% | 2.4% |
| Riley County | 2.32 | 30.7 | 9.1% | 53.9% | 9.5% | 1987 | $1,125 | 46.9% | 96.7% | 4.6% |
| Clay County | 2.24 | 42.6 | 12.8% | 22.0% | 10.8% | 1962 | $1,011 | 25.9% | 93.4% | 1.2% |
| Jefferson County | 2.46 | 44.0 | 5.5% | 14.3% | 7.8% | 1979 | $946 | 24.5% | 94.2% | 2.5% |
| Leavenworth County | 2.72 | 39.5 | 9.5% | 30.7% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,375 | 37.5% | 94.3% | 4.4% |
| Wyandotte County | 2.83 | 35.5 | 16.4% | 38.0% | 10.8% | 1964 | $1,241 | 21.3% | 81.3% | 5.8% |
| Platte County | 2.56 | 39.8 | 10.3% | 32.6% | 6.8% | 1990 | $1,409 | 47.3% | 96.5% | 2.7% |
| Clay County | 2.59 | 38.7 | 11.2% | 30.5% | 6.1% | 1987 | $1,396 | 37.5% | 94.1% | 3.7% |
| Ray County | 2.57 | 42.3 | 10.8% | 22.7% | 8.8% | 1973 | $867 | 16.3% | 90.0% | 3.8% |
| Rooks County | 2.17 | 45.5 | 7.6% | 25.7% | 18.5% | 1952 | $670 | 23.7% | 94.3% | 2.1% |
| Saline County | 2.69 | 35.7 | 10.6% | 30.2% | 18.0% | 1969 | $818 | 24.5% | 86.4% | 3.2% |
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 Pottawatomie 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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