Doniphan County, KS

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2021 Population

7,549

0.88% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.8

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

15.8%

0.61% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,792

5.46% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$103,200

3.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

3,757

2.89% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Doniphan County, KS had a population of 7.55k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $54,792. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Doniphan County, KS declined from 7,616 to 7,549, a −0.88% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,953 to $54,792, a 5.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Doniphan County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.02%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.19%), White (Hispanic) (2.05%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (0.424%).

None of the households in Doniphan 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.

99.6% of the residents in Doniphan County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Doniphan County, KS are Highland Community College (155186) (617 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Doniphan County, KS was $103,200, and the homeownership rate was 77.4%.

Most people in Doniphan County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Doniphan County, KS was 2 cars per household.

Doniphan County, KS borders Atchison County, KS, Brown County, KS, Andrew County, MO, Buchanan County, MO, Holt County, MO, and Richardson County, NE.

United States Kansas St. Joseph, MO-KS

Population & Diversity

Doniphan County, KS is home to a population of 7.55k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.729% of Doniphan County, KS residents were born outside of the country (55 people).

In 2021, there were 17.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.76k people) in Doniphan County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 379 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 165 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Doniphan County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Doniphan County, KS was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Doniphan County, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.76k ± 65
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
379 ± 95
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
165 ± 112

2.91%

Hispanic Population

220 people

2.91% of the people in Doniphan County, KS are hispanic (220 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Doniphan 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

0.729%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

55 people

1.09%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

83 people

As of 2021, 0.729% of Doniphan County, KS residents (55 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 Doniphan County, KS was 1.09%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
161 ± 56
Gulf War (2001-)
83 ± 42
Gulf War (1990s)
61 ± 31

Doniphan County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Doniphan County, KS employs 3.76k people. The largest industries in Doniphan County, KS are Health Care & Social Assistance (703 people), Manufacturing (677 people), and Educational Services (384 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($54,870), Transportation & Warehousing ($54,740), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,688).

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

3.76k

2021 Value

± 294

−2.89%

1 Year decline

± 11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Doniphan County, KS declined at a rate of −2.89%, from 3.87k employees to 3.76k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Doniphan County, KS, are Management Occupations (478 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (391 people), and Production Occupations (345 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Doniphan 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

3.76k

2021 Value

± 294

−2.89%

1 Year decline

± 11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Doniphan County, KS declined at a rate of −2.89%, from 3.87k employees to 3.76k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Doniphan County, KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (703 people), Manufacturing (677 people), and Educational Services (384 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Doniphan County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Doniphan County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,352

Median earning men ± $5,378

$26,368

Median earning women ± $3,325

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,139), Wholesale Trade ($60,313), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,792).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($68,190), Public Administration ($51,023), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,583).

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

51
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
48
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
44
Wholesale Trade

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

$62.1k
Manufacturing
$18.4k
Wholesale Trade
$10.8k
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 Doniphan County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 80.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (18.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.27%).

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 (80.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (18.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.27%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Doniphan 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 Doniphan County, KS awarded 617 degrees. The student population of Doniphan County, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,174 male students and 1,466 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Doniphan County, KS are White (445 and 72.1%), followed by Black or African American (73 and 11.8%), Two or More Races (33 and 5.35%), and Unknown (28 and 4.54%).

The largest universities in Doniphan County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Highland Community College (155186) (617 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Doniphan County, KS are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (229 and 37.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (154 and 25%), and Medication Aide (43 and 6.97%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,640 students enrolled in Doniphan County, KS, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,797 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
154 degree-majors awarded
General Education
33 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
24 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Doniphan County, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 154 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Highland Community College (155186)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

617 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Highland Community College (155186) with 617 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 177 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Doniphan County, KS, which is 0.402 times less than the 440 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 445 degrees mean that there were 6.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 73 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

Public, 2-year ($1,810) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,760) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,450) 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 Doniphan County, KS was $103,200 in 2021, which is 0.421 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $100,000 to $103,200, a 3.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Doniphan County, KS is 77.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Doniphan County, KS have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Doniphan County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Doniphan County, KS is $54,792. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Doniphan County, KS was Census Tract 201 with a value of $63,984, followed by Census Tract 203 and Census Tract 202, with respective values of $53,102 and $52,679.

In 2022, 9.42% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Doniphan County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.0215%.

Housing

Property

$103,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,160

$2,156

Median Property Taxes

±$212

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 Doniphan 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 Doniphan County, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.4%

Homeownership

2021

56.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.4% of the housing units in Doniphan County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Doniphan 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 201
Census Tract 203
Census Tract 202

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Doniphan County, KS was Census Tract 201 with a value of $63,984, followed by Census Tract 203 and Census Tract 202, with respective values of $53,102 and $52,679.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Doniphan 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.

$54,792

Median Household Income

± $4,501

2.79k

Number of Households

± 238

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.79k households in Doniphan County, KS grew to $54,792 from the previous year's value of $51,953.

The following chart displays the households in Doniphan 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Doniphan 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 (84.2%)
Worked At Home (6.35%)
Walked (4.25%)

In 2021, 84.2% of workers in Doniphan County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.35%) and those who walked to work (4.25%).

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

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Doniphan County, KS have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% of the workforce in Doniphan County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Doniphan 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 Doniphan County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Doniphan County, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 9.42% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Doniphan County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.0215%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Doniphan County, KS (1.08k out of 6.85k 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 65 - 74, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Doniphan 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, 12.9% of the children was living in poverty in Doniphan County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.3%.

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 109 in Doniphan County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 161 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

90.8% of the population of Doniphan County, KS has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 10% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.72% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.21%

Uninsured

50.2%

Employer Coverage

10%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

1.72%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Doniphan County, KS grew by 13.3% from 8.13% to 9.21%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Doniphan 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 38.5% in Doniphan County, KS.

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

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