Cowley County, KS

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2021 Population

34,769

0.915% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.1

1.55% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.7%

0.419% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$51,732

1.86% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$91,700

3.5% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

15,158

2.6% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Cowley County, KS had a population of 34.8k people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $51,732. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cowley County, KS declined from 35,090 to 34,769, a −0.915% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,786 to $51,732, a 1.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cowley County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.4%), White (Hispanic) (6.59%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.86%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.5%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.25%).

None of the households in Cowley County, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Cowley County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cowley County, KS are Cowley County Community College (828 degrees awarded in 2021) and Southwestern College (155900) (550 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cowley County, KS was $91,700, and the homeownership rate was 70.3%.

Most people in Cowley County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Cowley County, KS was 2 cars per household.

Cowley County, KS borders Butler County, KS, Chautauqua County, KS, Elk County, KS, Sedgwick County, KS, Sumner County, KS, Kay County, OK, and Osage County, OK.

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Population & Diversity

Cowley County, KS is home to a population of 34.8k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.62% of Cowley County, KS residents were born outside of the country (1.26k people).

In 2021, there were 11.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.3k people) in Cowley County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.29k White (Hispanic) and 1.69k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Cowley County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cowley County, KS was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cowley County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cowley County, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
27.3k ± 106
White (Hispanic)
2.29k ± 343
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.69k ± 231

11.3%

Hispanic Population

3.94k people

11.3% of the people in Cowley County, KS are hispanic (3.94k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cowley County, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
81,246 ± 6,900 people
India
14,367 ± 2,936 people
Vietnam
10,893 ± 2,558 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 81,246 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,367 and Vietnam with 10,893.

Foreign-Born Population

3.62%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.26k people

3.46%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.21k people

As of 2021, 3.62% of Cowley County, KS residents (1.26k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cowley County, KS was 3.46%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cowley County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
779 ± 150
Gulf War (2001-)
370 ± 117
Gulf War (1990s)
322 ± 120

Cowley County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cowley County, KS employs 15.2k people. The largest industries in Cowley County, KS are Manufacturing (2,901 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,258 people), and Educational Services (1,923 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($72,685), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,250), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($56,000).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,980. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.2k

2021 Value

± 767

−2.6%

1 Year decline

± 7.18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cowley County, KS declined at a rate of −2.6%, from 15.6k employees to 15.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cowley County, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,691 people), Production Occupations (1,659 people), and Management Occupations (1,541 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cowley County, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.2k

2021 Value

± 767

−2.6%

1 Year decline

± 7.18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cowley County, KS declined at a rate of −2.6%, from 15.6k employees to 15.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cowley County, KS, are Manufacturing (2,901 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,258 people), and Educational Services (1,923 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cowley County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Cowley County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,907

Median earning men ± $2,061

$29,309

Median earning women ± $2,391

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,948), Wholesale Trade ($55,987), and Manufacturing ($54,984).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,235), Public Administration ($38,286), and Manufacturing ($36,953).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

298
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
216
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
181
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$608k
Manufacturing
$92.3k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$67.4k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$18.5B
Texas
$14.8B
Nebraska
$13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cowley County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 67.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (67.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (30%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cowley County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 67.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Cowley County, KS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cowley County, KS awarded 1,378 degrees. The student population of Cowley County, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,790 male students and 1,899 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cowley County, KS are White (845 and 63.6%), followed by Unknown (166 and 12.5%), Hispanic or Latino (129 and 9.71%), and Black or African American (74 and 5.57%).

The largest universities in Cowley County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Cowley County Community College (828 and 60.1%) and Southwestern College (155900) (550 and 39.9%).

The most popular majors in Cowley County, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (382 and 27.7%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (111 and 8.06%), and General Business Administration & Management (72 and 5.22%).

The median tuition cost in Cowley County, KS for private four year colleges is $34,750.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cowley County, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,689 (48.5% men and 51.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,689 students enrolled in Cowley County, KS, 48.5% men and 51.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,061 records, of which 55.8% were women and 44.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
12 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
381 degree-majors awarded
Industrial Radiologic Technology
38 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cowley County, KS was Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cowley County, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cowley County Community College
828 degrees awarded
Southwestern College (155900)
550 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cowley County Community College with 828 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 726 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cowley County, KS, which is 1.11 times more than the 652 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 845 degrees mean that there were 5.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 166 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,710) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.762% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.709% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (598k), Some college (550k), and Bachelors Degree (446k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cowley County, KS was $91,700 in 2021, which is 0.374 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $88,600 to $91,700, a 3.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Cowley County, KS is 70.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cowley County, KS have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cowley County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cowley County, KS is $51,732. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Cowley County, KS was Census Tract 4933 with a value of $80,880, followed by Census Tract 4939 and Census Tract 4932, with respective values of $80,263 and $70,000.

In 2022, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cowley County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.51%.

Housing

Property

$91,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,333

$9,148

Median Property Taxes

±$542

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cowley County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cowley County, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.3%

Homeownership

2021

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.3% of the housing units in Cowley County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cowley County, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4933
Census Tract 4939
Census Tract 4932

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cowley County, KS was Census Tract 4933 with a value of $80,880, followed by Census Tract 4939 and Census Tract 4932, with respective values of $80,263 and $70,000.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Cowley County, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,732

Median Household Income

± $2,374

13k

Number of Households

± 664

In 2021, the median household income of the 13k households in Cowley County, KS grew to $51,732 from the previous year's value of $50,786.

The following chart displays the households in Cowley County, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cowley County, KS is from Kansas.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.555% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Worked At Home (3.46%)

In 2021, 81.1% of workers in Cowley County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (3.46%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cowley County, KS have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.51% of the workforce in Cowley County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cowley County, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cowley County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cowley County, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cowley County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.51%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cowley County, KS (4.47k out of 32.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cowley County, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.7% of the children was living in poverty in Cowley County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 335 in Cowley County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 22.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.5% of the population of Cowley County, KS has health coverage, with 49.7% on employee plans, 13.1% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.74% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cowley County, KS see 2182 patients per year on average, which represents a 11.5% increase from the previous year (1957 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2037 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 630 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,182 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cowley County, KS

Primary care physicians in Cowley County, KS see an average of 2,182 patients per year. This represents a 11.5% increase from the previous year (1,957 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cowley County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.47%

Uninsured

49.7%

Employer Coverage

13.1%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.74%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cowley County, KS grew by 1.14% from 9.36% to 9.47%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cowley County, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 66.7 in Cowley County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cowley County, KS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.9% in Cowley County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cowley County, KS.

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