Population 3,109 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Woodson County
Household size in Woodson County
| Period | Woodson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.12 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.13 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.31 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Woodson County has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.12 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Woodson County
| Period | Woodson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.1 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.2 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.5 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.7 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.7, Woodson County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Woodson County is older than the great majority of Kansas counties.
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 Woodson County
| Period | Woodson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Woodson County: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Woodson County has a lower share of single-parent households than most 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 Woodson County
Renters in Woodson County
| Period | Woodson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Woodson County is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 63.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only four have a lower share of renters.
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 Woodson County
| Period | Woodson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Woodson County: 30.4% of homes are empty, 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. Only one other Kansas county has a higher vacancy rate.
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 Woodson County
| Period | Woodson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Woodson County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 Woodson County
| Period | Woodson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $494 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $522 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $595 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $616 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$122 | +$390 | +$606 |
The median renter in Woodson County pays $616 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 33.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only six of Kansas' 105 counties have lower rents.
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 Woodson County
Bachelor's degrees in Woodson County
| Period | Woodson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Woodson County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 23.1%, against 35.6% nationally.
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 Woodson County
| Period | Woodson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.1% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Woodson County is close to the national rate: 90.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Woodson County has a lower share of high school graduates than most 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 Woodson County
| Period | Woodson County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Woodson County has been low: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Woodson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodson County | 2.44 | 47.7 | 6.8% | 15.4% | 30.4% | 1961 | $616 | 23.1% | 90.4% | 1.5% |
| Allen County | 2.48 | 40.2 | 12.6% | 24.6% | 16.2% | 1965 | $651 | 23.5% | 94.6% | 8.0% |
| Greenwood County | 2.19 | 47.8 | 10.6% | 19.5% | 26.7% | 1959 | $789 | 21.1% | 92.9% | 3.4% |
| Bourbon County | 2.47 | 40.2 | 8.4% | 26.0% | 16.0% | 1961 | $763 | 24.2% | 90.7% | 4.8% |
| Butler County | 2.65 | 39.4 | 9.7% | 22.4% | 8.8% | 1985 | $1,104 | 34.3% | 95.0% | 3.5% |
| Vernon County | 2.51 | 41.9 | 8.6% | 28.7% | 13.6% | 1975 | $751 | 16.2% | 88.6% | 4.2% |
| Cedar County | 2.59 | 43.2 | 6.7% | 25.9% | 16.8% | 1983 | $692 | 18.3% | 89.0% | 2.4% |
| Hickory County | 2.41 | 53.8 | 5.1% | 17.6% | 32.9% | 1985 | $657 | 13.1% | 87.3% | 12.9% |
| Pulaski County | 2.63 | 30.8 | 12.0% | 38.8% | 14.3% | 1992 | $1,098 | 25.5% | 94.6% | 4.7% |
| Edwards County | 2.35 | 44.6 | 11.8% | 20.8% | 24.5% | 1947 | $736 | 19.7% | 85.7% | 7.8% |
| Phelps County | 2.50 | 37.6 | 12.3% | 38.3% | 14.9% | 1986 | $845 | 32.4% | 89.8% | 4.1% |
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 Woodson 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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