Wabaunsee County Summary

Life in Wabaunsee County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Wabaunsee County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Wabaunsee County:

  • The population in Wabaunsee County is 6,922.

  • The median home value in Wabaunsee County is $225,911.

  • The median income in Wabaunsee County is $70,000.

  • The median rent in Wabaunsee County is $790.

  • The unemployment rate in Wabaunsee County is 3.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Wabaunsee County is 5.9%.

  • The average high in Wabaunsee County is 73.1° and there are 87.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Wabaunsee County

List Of Cities & Towns in Wabaunsee County

Wamego, KS Population 4,190

St. Marys, KS Population 2,661

Alma, KS Population 796

Maple Hill, KS Population 572

Eskridge, KS Population 477

Alta Vista, KS Population 458

McFarland, KS Population 363

Paxico, KS Population 240

Harveyville, KS Population 146

Willard, KS Population 97

Map Of Wabaunsee County

Wabaunsee County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Wabaunsee County is 73.1°.

  • There are 77.12 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 87.9 inches of rain each year with 6.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:55 hours of sun each day in Wabaunsee County.

StatWabaunsee County
Mean High73.1
Nice Days77.12
Rainfall87.9
Snowfall6.0
Sunny_hours5:55
73.1°
Average High
87.9
Inches of Rain

Wabaunsee County Photos

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Wabaunsee County Demographics

Population over time in Wabaunsee County

The current population in Wabaunsee County is 6,922. The population has decreased -0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 6,881 0.1%
2021 6,877 -0.2%
2020 6,889 -

Gender in Wabaunsee County

  • Wabaunsee County is 49.0% female with 3,395 female residents.

  • Wabaunsee County is 51.0% male with 3,526 male residents.

Female
49.0% (3,395)
Male
51.0% (3,526)
Gender Wabaunsee County KS USA
Female 49.0% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 51.0% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Wabaunsee County

Wabaunsee County is:

  • 90.4% White with 6,256 White residents.

  • 1.0% African American with 70 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 49 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 188 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.9% Hispanic with 342 Hispanic residents.

White
90.4% (6,256)
African American
1.0% (70)
American Indian
0.2% (12)
Asian
0.7% (49)
Hawaiian
0.1% (5)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.7% (188)
Hispanic
4.9% (342)

Table: Wabaunsee County By Race

Race Wabaunsee County KS USA
White 90.4% 74.2% 58.9%
African American 1.0% 5.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 3.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.9% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Wabaunsee County, Kansas

  • 2.9% of households in Wabaunsee County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.8% of households in Wabaunsee County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Wabaunsee County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Wabaunsee County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Wabaunsee County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 24.5% of households in Wabaunsee County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Wabaunsee County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Wabaunsee County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Wabaunsee County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Wabaunsee County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.9% (199)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.8% (123)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.6% (385)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (522)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (888)
$50,000 to $74,999
24.5% (1,696)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.4% (1,066)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.1% (1,047)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.2% (500)
$200,000 or more
7.1% (490)
Income Wabaunsee County KS USA
Less than $10,000 2.9% 4.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.8% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.6% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 24.5% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.4% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 17.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% 7.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.1% 8.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Wabaunsee County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Wabaunsee County completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Wabaunsee County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Wabaunsee County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Wabaunsee County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Wabaunsee County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Wabaunsee County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Wabaunsee County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Wabaunsee County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Wabaunsee County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (138)
9-12th Grade
2% (138)
High School / GED
38% (2,630)
Some College
23% (1,592)
Associate's Degree
10% (692)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (1,176)
Master's Degree
6% (415)
Professional Degree
1% (69)
Doctorate Degree
1% (69)
Education Wabaunsee County KS USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 2% 5% 6%
High School / GED 38% 26% 26%
Some College 23% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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