Ottawa County's 2026 population is estimated at 5,875, reflecting a 0.19% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ottawa County is the 57th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 6,097 and has grown -3.64% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 41.5 years
There are 4,450 adults, (1,221 of whom are seniors) in Ottawa County.
Female: 2,792 (48%)
Male: 3,027 (52%)
The racial composition of Ottawa County includes 93.52% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,442 | 93.52% |
| Two or more races | 251 | 4.31% |
| Other race | 70 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.05% |
Ottawa County 's average per capita income is $47,880. Household income levels show a median of $74,018. The poverty rate stands at 10.41%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,797 | - |
| Families | $91,848 | $102,429 |
| Households | $74,018 | $88,878 |
| Non Families | $36,833 | $48,415 |
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