Pawnee County's 2026 population is estimated at 5,900, reflecting a -0.94% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pawnee County is the 56th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 6,979 and has grown -15.46% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.1 years
Female: 48.3 years
Male: 43.8 years
There are 5,251 adults, (1,432 of whom are seniors) in Pawnee County.
Female: 2,790 (45.4%)
Male: 3,354 (54.6%)
The racial composition of Pawnee County includes 84.93% White, 7.39% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,218 | 84.93% |
| Black or African American | 454 | 7.39% |
| Two or more races | 342 | 5.57% |
| Native American | 91 | 1.48% |
| Other race | 39 | 0.63% |
Pawnee County 's average per capita income is $41,029. Household income levels show a median of $63,517. The poverty rate stands at 11.52%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $105,114 | - |
| Families | $96,813 | $126,211 |
| Households | $63,517 | $89,537 |
| Non Families | $39,135 | $56,627 |
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