Pawnee County's estimated 2026 population is 5,900 with a growth rate of -0.94% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pawnee County is the 56th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 6,979 and has seen a growth of -15.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Pawnee County includes 87.49% White, 6.85% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (87.49%)
Black or African American (6.85%)
Two or more races (3.79%)
Native American (1%)
Other race (0.87%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,442 | 87.49% |
| Black or African American | 426 | 6.85% |
| Two or more races | 236 | 3.79% |
| Native American | 62 | 1% |
| Other race | 54 | 0.87% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Pawnee County's average per capita income is $38,971. Household income levels show a median of $63,625. The poverty rate stands at 11.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,978 | - |
| Families | $93,029 | $124,354 |
| Households | $63,625 | $90,081 |
| Non Families | $35,536 | $55,529 |
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