Population 7,009 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wabaunsee County
Household size in Wabaunsee County
| Period | Wabaunsee County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Wabaunsee County average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Kansas as a whole, where it has 2.53 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.55, even as the national average fell.
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 Wabaunsee County
| Period | Wabaunsee County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Wabaunsee County is 43.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.1, mirroring the country. 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 Wabaunsee County
| Period | Wabaunsee County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Wabaunsee County: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Wabaunsee County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 Wabaunsee County
Renters in Wabaunsee County
| Period | Wabaunsee County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Wabaunsee County is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly half of owners (47.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Wabaunsee County
| Period | Wabaunsee County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.8% of the housing in Wabaunsee 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. Vacancy has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, 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 Wabaunsee County
| Period | Wabaunsee County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +6 |
Wabaunsee 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. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 Wabaunsee County
| Period | Wabaunsee County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $599 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $796 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $669 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $917 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$318 | +$390 | +$606 |
Rent in Wabaunsee County runs $917 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $318 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southwest.
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 Wabaunsee County
Bachelor's degrees in Wabaunsee County
| Period | Wabaunsee County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Wabaunsee County (26.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
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 Wabaunsee County
| Period | Wabaunsee County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.2% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wabaunsee County: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Kansas counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only eight of 105.
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 Wabaunsee County
| Period | Wabaunsee County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Wabaunsee County than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of Kansas. 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).
Wabaunsee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabaunsee County | 2.62 | 43.9 | 5.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1962 | $917 | 26.2% | 95.9% | 4.4% |
| Shawnee County | 2.36 | 40.6 | 12.1% | 33.2% | 8.2% | 1972 | $1,100 | 31.1% | 92.7% | 4.3% |
| Geary County | 2.68 | 28.5 | 15.8% | 56.5% | 10.4% | 1987 | $1,210 | 26.6% | 93.5% | 8.4% |
| Douglas County | 2.26 | 35.2 | 7.6% | 49.9% | 8.6% | 1983 | $1,161 | 51.9% | 95.8% | 4.5% |
| Dickinson County | 2.30 | 43.2 | 8.9% | 21.4% | 9.2% | 1956 | $849 | 24.3% | 94.1% | 2.7% |
| Johnson County | 2.57 | 39.9 | 7.6% | 31.5% | 5.2% | 1988 | $1,613 | 57.6% | 96.5% | 3.1% |
| Saline County | 2.38 | 42.1 | 9.4% | 32.9% | 8.6% | 1967 | $1,034 | 28.9% | 93.3% | 4.6% |
| Ottawa County | 2.37 | 42.5 | 9.5% | 22.8% | 12.0% | 1970 | $818 | 28.0% | 94.9% | 3.0% |
| Jackson County | 2.42 | 38.5 | 12.8% | 40.9% | 9.1% | 1971 | $1,337 | 33.3% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| Lincoln County | 2.25 | 44.5 | 7.0% | 19.6% | 22.7% | 1941 | $634 | 26.2% | 96.7% | 2.5% |
| Lafayette County | 2.62 | 41.8 | 8.4% | 24.3% | 11.2% | 1977 | $969 | 26.6% | 92.4% | 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 Wabaunsee 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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