County · Kansas
Anderson County, Kansas
Anderson County, Kansas. Anderson County had 8,018 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020, faster than Kansas (+1.3%). It holds 22 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs, 13 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 20003.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,018
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,836 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,834
Median household income
$70,614
±$7,469 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$171,400
±$21,801 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$853
±$171 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Anderson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,836 residents in Anderson County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,018 for July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, faster than Kansas (+1.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,834 over 580 square miles of land.
| Measure | Anderson County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,834 | 2,947,197 | −1 |
| Households | 3,208±119 | 1,174,060 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41±0.09 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,586±22 | 1,293,635 | −157 |
Anderson County's population since 2000
From 8,110 in 2000 to 8,018 in 2025: down 1.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Anderson County?
Anderson County holds 22 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 13 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Garnett with 3,242 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Garnett | 3,242 | $65,230 |
|---|---|---|
| Walker TownshipGEOID 2000374650 | 694 | $91,280 |
| Ozark Township | 550 | $49,688 |
| Jackson Township, Anderson CountyGEOID 2000334725 | 488 | $84,531 |
| Reeder TownshipGEOID 2000358825 | 431 | $69,881 |
| Colony | 381 | $37,500 |
| Monroe TownshipGEOID 2000347725 | 367 | $106,042 |
| Westphalia TownshipGEOID 2000377275 | 355 | $61,250 |
| Rich Township | 338 | $42,361 |
| Washington Township, Anderson CountyGEOID 2000375500 | 311 | $72,891 |
| Welda TownshipGEOID 2000376450 | 295 | $60,909 |
| GreeleyGEOID 2028350 | 273 | $33,056 |
| Putnam Township, Anderson CountyGEOID 2000358000 | 268 | $87,438 |
| Lone Elm TownshipGEOID 2000342450 | 205 | $88,203 |
| Lincoln Township, Anderson CountyGEOID 2000340475 | 178 | $77,019 |
| WeldaGEOID 2076425 | 149 | $78,112 |
| WestphaliaGEOID 2077250 | 128 | $52,727 |
| Indian Creek TownshipGEOID 2000334050 | 114 | $81,429 |
| KincaidGEOID 2036875 | 103 | $60,000 |
| HarrisGEOID 2030250 | 47 | not published |
| Lone ElmGEOID 2042425 | 27 | $58,859 |
| Mont IdaGEOID 2047975 | 23 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Anderson County?
The median resident of Anderson County is 40.0 years old; 25.6% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.1%.
| Measure | Anderson County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0±1.8 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.6%±0.3 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7%±0.6 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.9%±1.6 pts | 72.7% | −3.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1%±1.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.0%±3.2 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±2.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4%±2.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.4%±2.8 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.0%±3.6 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.0%±3.7 pts | 35.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±2.2 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Anderson County earn?
Half of Anderson County's 3,208 households earn less than $70,614 a year (±$7,469), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $61,797 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Anderson County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,614±$7,469 | $74,275 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,924±$4,292 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,903±$2,124 | $40,978 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.0%±4.2 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.4%±9.8 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2%±2.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.8%±5.7 pts | 90.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Anderson County?
Owners occupy 78.9% of Anderson County's occupied homes and renters 21.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,400 by its owner (±$21,801). The median renter pays $853 a month including utilities, and 41.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Anderson County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,400±$21,801 | $217,200 | +$53,623 |
| Median gross rent | $853±$171 | $1,060 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.8%±14.8 pts | 34.5% | +22.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,449±$261 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.9%±4.7 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,586±22 | 1,293,635 | −157 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0%±5.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.1%±2.9 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.2%±2.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.3%±5.1 pts | 15.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Anderson County building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units across Anderson County in 2025 (17 single-family), 2.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Anderson County get to work?
79.6% of Anderson County's workers drive alone and 11.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Anderson County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.0%±3.5 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1%±2.2 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.6%±5.6 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±3.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5%±4.7 pts | 11.8% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.0 min±5.0 | 19.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Anderson County's census tracts?
Anderson County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $62,639 (Tract 9537) to $74,357 (Tract 9536).
| Tract 953620003953600 | 4,357±192 | $74,357 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 953720003953700 | 3,477±192 | $62,639 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Anderson County compare with Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 49th of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 42nd of 105 |
| Median household income | 29th of 105 |
| Median home value | 26th of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 29th of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 51st of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 104th of 105 |
| Median age | 66th of 105 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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