Rooks County's estimated 2026 population is 4,692 with a growth rate of -0.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rooks County is the 68th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 5,196 and has seen a growth of -9.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Rooks County includes 92.89% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (92.89%)
Black or African American (2.71%)
Two or more races (2.71%)
Other race (0.92%)
Native American (0.55%)
Asian (0.21%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,523 | 92.89% |
| Black or African American | 132 | 2.71% |
| Two or more races | 132 | 2.71% |
| Other race | 45 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.21% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Rooks County's average per capita income is $42,206. Household income levels show a median of $61,596. The poverty rate stands at 5.32%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,182 | - |
| Families | $81,875 | $91,205 |
| Households | $61,596 | $78,805 |
| Non Families | $42,750 | $56,078 |
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