Atchison County, Kansas Population 2022
Atchison County, Kansas's estimated population is 15,773 with a growth rate of -0.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Atchison County, Kansas is the 32nd largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 16,855 and has seen a growth of -6.42% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 7,729 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 15,507 | 7,778 | 100.63% |
| 1880 | 26,668 | 11,161 | 71.97% |
| 1890 | 26,758 | 90 | 0.34% |
| 1900 | 28,606 | 1,848 | 6.91% |
| 1910 | 28,107 | -499 | -1.74% |
| 1920 | 23,411 | -4,696 | -16.71% |
| 1930 | 23,945 | 534 | 2.28% |
| 1940 | 22,222 | -1,723 | -7.20% |
| 1950 | 21,496 | -726 | -3.27% |
| 1960 | 20,898 | -598 | -2.78% |
| 1970 | 19,165 | -1,733 | -8.29% |
| 1980 | 18,397 | -768 | -4.01% |
| 1990 | 16,932 | -1,465 | -7.96% |
| 2010 | 16,855 | -77 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 16,753 | -102 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 16,774 | 21 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 16,688 | -86 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 16,523 | -165 | -0.99% |
| 2015 | 16,418 | -105 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 16,376 | -42 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 16,298 | -78 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 16,173 | -125 | -0.77% |
| 2019 | 16,073 | -100 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 15,973 | -100 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 15,873 | -100 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 15,773 | -100 | -0.63% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,431 | 89.03% |
| Black or African American | 495 | 3.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 59 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.43% |
| Some Other Race | 153 | 0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1,003 | 6.19% |
Atchison County, Kansas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,039 | 2.44 | 71.4 |
| Married | 2,983 | 3.17 | 84.6 |
| Male | 234 | 3.95 | 85.9 |
| Female | 709 | 2.7 | 48.7 |
| Non Family | 2,113 | 1.15 | 58.7 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 276 | 2.71% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 464 | 4.56% |
| High School Graduate | 4,281 | 42.09% |
| Some College | 2,232 | 21.94% |
| Associates Degree | 803 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,239 | 12.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 876 | 8.61% |
Atchison County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,243 | 8,636 | 2,046 |
| 2+ Races | 416 | 324 | 48 |
| Other Race | 87 | 87 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 293 | 195 | 12 |
| Black | 273 | 253 | 9 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | |
| Asian | 49 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.14%.
$35,113
Average Earnings
$45,604
Average Male
$26,763
Average Female
Atchison County, Kansas Language by Age
Atchison County, Kansas Language
97.62% of Atchison County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 2.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.79% of the population.
Atchison County, Kansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 898 | 259 | 28.84% |
| Hispanic | 485 | 119 | 24.54% |
| Asian | 69 | 10 | 14.49% |
| White | 13,086 | 1,632 | 12.47% |
| Black | 461 | 26 | 5.64% |
| Other | 87 | NaN% |
13.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.29%
Male Poverty Rate
18.91%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Atchison County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atchison County, Kansas is Multiple, with 28.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atchison County, Kansas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.50%.
Atchison County, Kansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Atchison County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
Atchison County, Kansas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Atchison County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 799 | 7.06% |
| Black | 50 | 15.34% |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 16.64% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 10.12% |
Atchison County, Kansas Veterans by Education
7.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.75%
Born in Atchison County, Kansas
98.22%
Native Born
1.78%
Foreign Born
0.50%
Non Citizen
1.28%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.22% of Atchison County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 69.75% having been born in Kansas. 0.50% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990