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Atchison County

State:
Kansas
County Seat:
Atchison

Atchison County's estimated 2025 population is 15,942 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Atchison County is the 32nd largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 16,855 and has seen a growth of -5.42% since that time.

15,942
Total Population
37
Population Density (mi²)
32
Population Rank (State)
-37 -0.23%
Annual Population Growth

Atchison County Population

Atchison County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Atchison County includes 87.46% White, 4.31% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White14,17887.46%
Two or more races1,0056.2%
Black or African American6984.31%
Other race1931.19%
Asian1100.68%
Native American270.17%

Atchison County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Atchison County's average per capita income is $43,149. Household income levels show a median of $62,164. The poverty rate stands at 12.78%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$96,698-
Families$84,605$93,130
Households$62,164$78,019
Non Families$34,300$47,544

$43,149

Average Income

$62,164

Median Household Income

12.78%

Poverty Rate