Population 2,516 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Rawlins County: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Rawlins County
Household size in Rawlins County
| Period | Rawlins County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.06 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Rawlins County are small: just 2.12 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Rawlins County has smaller households than at least four in five Kansas counties.
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 Rawlins County
| Period | Rawlins County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.9 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.9 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.7 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Rawlins County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 48.9, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Rawlins County
| Period | Rawlins County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Rawlins County (10.3%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Kansas.
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 Rawlins County
Renters in Rawlins County
| Period | Rawlins County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.0% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Rawlins County own their homes; 29.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About two-thirds of owners (66.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Compared with other Kansas counties, though, Rawlins County has a higher share of renters than most.
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 Rawlins County
| Period | Rawlins County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.2% of the housing in Rawlins 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.
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 Rawlins County
| Period | Rawlins County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Rawlins County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Rawlins County has older homes than the great majority of 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 Rawlins County
| Period | Rawlins County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $434 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $637 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $585 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $827 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$393 | +$390 | +$606 |
Rent in Rawlins County runs $827 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 21.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Rawlins County
Bachelor's degrees in Rawlins County
| Period | Rawlins County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Rawlins County: 20.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Rawlins County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Kansas counties.
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 Rawlins County
| Period | Rawlins County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Rawlins County: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Rawlins County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Kansas counties.
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 Rawlins County
| Period | Rawlins County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.0% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.3% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rawlins County has been low: just 1.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Rawlins County has lower unemployment than the great majority of Kansas counties. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Rawlins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawlins County | 2.12 | 46.2 | 10.3% | 29.3% | 14.2% | 1955 | $827 | 20.0% | 95.1% | 1.2% |
| Decatur County | 2.02 | 48.4 | 7.4% | 22.3% | 16.4% | 1952 | $668 | 26.3% | 94.2% | 4.0% |
| Cheyenne County | 2.18 | 46.1 | 6.2% | 22.1% | 16.8% | 1951 | $664 | 22.2% | 88.7% | 2.4% |
| Norton County | 2.12 | 41.6 | 8.7% | 23.8% | 17.2% | 1953 | $721 | 22.4% | 95.2% | 1.9% |
| Phillips County | 2.11 | 46.4 | 9.7% | 22.0% | 18.2% | 1959 | $704 | 22.7% | 94.0% | 3.6% |
| Smith County | 2.23 | 48.6 | 4.3% | 15.2% | 20.7% | 1950 | $631 | 25.5% | 95.6% | 0.7% |
| Jewell County | 2.20 | 49.1 | 4.4% | 25.9% | 25.0% | 1945 | $615 | 18.2% | 94.0% | 1.2% |
| Republic County | 2.36 | 44.5 | 3.8% | 21.8% | 23.6% | 1946 | $715 | 22.5% | 94.3% | 1.9% |
| Adams County | 2.92 | 35.4 | 12.3% | 31.4% | 4.6% | 1990 | $2,089 | 29.4% | 85.4% | 4.6% |
| Denver County | 2.24 | 36.4 | 9.5% | 51.2% | 7.5% | 1979 | $2,029 | 55.9% | 91.0% | 4.9% |
| Washington County | 2.29 | 42.9 | 6.1% | 21.5% | 11.5% | 1953 | $581 | 25.5% | 94.9% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Bradley County, AR · White Pine County, NV · Wheeler County, TX · Wheeler County, OR · Wheeler County, NE · Wheeler County, GA · Wheatland County, MT · Weston County, WY · West Carroll Parish, LA · Wells County, ND
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 Rawlins 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.